The Act of Killing
"A story of killers who win and the society they build."
Overview
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.
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Details
| Status: | Released |
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| Release Date: | 2012-11-01 |
| Budget: | $1,000,000 |
| Revenue: | $722,714 |
| Production: | Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films |
