The Act of Killing vs The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for The Act of Killing). The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic is the shorter watch at 23m compared with 1h 57m. The Act of Killing is the older of the two (2012 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Act of Killing
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic| The Act of Killing | The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 23m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joshua Oppenheimer | – |
| Main cast | Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno | Himesh Patel, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Tom Holland |
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 Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by…
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