The Act of Killing (2012)
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
2012-11-01
Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, Indonesia
117 Min.
PG-13
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.


