Diving Into the Darkness vs The Act of Killing
Diving Into the Darkness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for The Act of Killing). Diving Into the Darkness is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 1h 57m. The Act of Killing is the older of the two (2012 against 2024). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Diving Into the Darkness
The Act of Killing| Diving Into the Darkness | The Act of Killing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Australia | – |
| Director | Nays Baghai | Joshua Oppenheimer |
| Main cast | Jill Heinerth | Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno |
Synopsis
Diving Into the Darkness
Renowned Canadian cave-diver Jill Heinerth, fueled by an insatiable curiosity about Earth's hidden depths, embarks on legendary expeditions - from Mexico's extensive caves to Antarctica's iceberg realms. Amidst hair-raising dive footage, intimate interviews, and animated flashbacks Jill's motivations are unveiled. Despite over 100 personal losses in the deep, each odyssey brings her closer to the woman she aspired to be as a child. This film is…
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, from gangster epics to musicals. 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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