The Act of Killing vs The Art of Protest
The Art of Protest has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for The Act of Killing). The Art of Protest is the shorter watch at 45m compared with 1h 57m. The Act of Killing is the older of the two (2012 against 2020). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Act of Killing
The Art of Protest| The Act of Killing | The Art of Protest | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 45m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Joshua Oppenheimer | Colin Day |
| Main cast | Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno | Shepard Fairey, Jello Biafra, Tom Morello, Fat Mike, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova |
Synopsis
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.
The Art of Protest
Welcome to a never-before-seen tour of the creations by resistance artists around the world. From the streets of Moscow to the shores of Los Angeles and featuring interviews with Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Moby, Shepard Fairey, and more, this powerful film brings a message of hope and change through radical resistance and righteous social uprising.
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