The Act of Killing (2012)

Name: The Act of Killing
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2012-11-08
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

The Act of Killing (2012) is a Documentary, History film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, rated 7.7/10 by 763 viewers.

In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. 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.

Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. Starring Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno.