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.
Release Date: 2012-11-08
Rating: 7.655 votes(742)
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.
Tagline:A story of killers who win and the society they build.
Genres: Documentary| History|
Release Date: 2012-11-08
Movie Revenue: $722714
Movie Runtime: 117
Lanuage:
The Act of Killing Box Office Collection: $1000000