The Act of Killing

Documentary 2012 · 1h 57m 16

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. 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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14 people

A Anwar Congo Self - Executioner in 1965

H Herman Koto Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

S Syamsul Arifin Self - Governor of North Sumatra

I Ibrahim Sinik Self - Newspaper Publisher

Y Yapto Soerjosoemarno Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

S Safit Pardede Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

J Jusuf Kalla Self - Vice President of Indonesia

A Adi Zulkadry Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

S Suryono Self - Anwar's Neighbor

H Haji Marzuki Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

H Haji Anif Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

R Rahmat Shah Self - Member of Parliament

S Sakhyan Asmara Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport

S Soaduon Siregar Self

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