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The Act of Killing

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

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7.7
The Film

The Act of Killing

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

The Story

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.

Budget

$1,000,000

Runtime

117 min

Box Office

$722,714

Released Nov 2012
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