The Act of Killing
4.2
(956)
Documentary
2012
117 min
NR
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia’s 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.”
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"This is one of the most haunting documentaries I have ever watched. You candidly get to hear a mass murderer recall his atrocities at the height of his political power and it is impossible to forget."
Gregorio Arganda
"This documentary is horrifying and such an unbelievable story. Insane. 10 out of 10"
Pjara
"Seen this twice. Just wsnted a copy to add to my collection. "
K W
Katie Wilson
"I’ve never seen anything like it in my life, the impact this documentary leaves is strong, absurdly heavy. Everything here is uncomfortable and generates a mixture of indignation, disgust and reflection. It's a long documentary and every minute is like a step on this journey towards the worst."
Guzz
"Horribly executed documentary ( pun intended ) but I think that was kinda the point? Shrug. Horrifying crimes were committed and the people that did them make a joke of it and go unpunished so very much a dislike for me. "
Katie
"The preview made the documentary look way better than it actually was"
Tia Joyce
"It's kinda hard to say you 'like' this documentary, but it's still a good one."
Jessie Wallace
