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The Act of Killing

A story of killers who win, and the society they build.

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The Act of Killing

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.”

Orignal Title

Jagal

Orignal Language

id

Duration

117 minutes

Genre

Documentary

Status

Released

Release Data

2012-11-01

Budget

$1000000

Revenue

$722714

Production Companies

Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films

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