Movie Description
The Act of Killing
(2012)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joshua Oppenheimer
- Producer : Anne Köhncke,Signe Byrge Sørensen,Michael Uwemedimo,Christine Cynn,Joram ten Brink,Joshua Oppenheimer
- Editor : Mariko Montpetit,Erik Andersson,Ariadna Fatjó-Vilas,Charlotte Munch Bengtsen,Janus Billeskov Jansen,Nils Pagh Andersen
- Cast : Anwar Congo,Herman Koto,Syamsul Arifin,Ibrahim Sinik,Yapto Soerjosoemarno,Safit Pardede,Jusuf Kalla,Adi Zulkadry,Suryono,Haji Marzuki,Haji Anif,Rahmat Shah,Sakhyan Asmara,Soaduon Siregar
Cast
Self - Executioner in 1965
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Self - Newspaper Publisher
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Self - Anwar's Neighbor
Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
Self - Member of Parliament
Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport
Self
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Facts
Original TitleThe Act of Killing
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-11-08
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 57m
Budget₹ 1000000
Revenue₹ 722714
Homepagehttps://www.jagalfilm.com
Production CompaniesFinal Cut for Real,Piraya Film,Novaya Zemlya,Spring Films
Genres
- Documentary
- History
