The Act of Killing (2012)
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
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.
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 159 min
Release Date: November 8, 2012
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Anwar Congo - Self - Executioner in 1965
- Herman Koto - Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul Arifin - Self - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim Sinik - Self - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto Soerjosoemarno - Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit Pardede - Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
- Jusuf Kalla - Self - Vice President of Indonesia
- Adi Zulkadry - Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
- Suryono - Self - Anwar's Neighbor
- Haji Marzuki - Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Cinematography: Lars Skree, Carlos Arango De Montis
Editing: Nils Pagh Andersen, Erik Andersson
Production: Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
Country: Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $722,714
Original Language: da
Keywords
corruption, indonesia, genocide, indonesian genocide, political documentary, social & cultural documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Act of Killing about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
- Who stars in The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno, Safit Pardede.
- How long is The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing is a Documentary, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing had a budget of $1M.
- How much did The Act of Killing gross?
- The Act of Killing grossed $722,714 worldwide.
- Where was The Act of Killing produced?
- The Act of Killing was produced in Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, Indonesia.