First-Time Viewing

The Act of Killing

Release Date:July 19, 2013

Running Time:117 min

Genres:History, Documentary

Director

Cast

Anwar Congo Herman Koto Syamsul Arifin Ibrahim Sinik Yapto Soerjosoemarno Safit Pardede Jusuf Kalla Adi Zulkadry Suryono Haji Marzuki Haji Anif Rahmat Shah

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Rent