The Act of Killing (2012)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
The Act of Killing is a documentary movie from 2012. It is directed by Joshua Oppenheimer. The cast includes Anwar Congo, Herman Koto and Syamsul Arifin. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
73Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Joshua OppenheimerDirector
- Anwar Congoas Self - Executioner in 1965
- Herman Kotoas Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul Arifinas Self - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim Sinikas Self - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto Soerjosoemarnoas Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit Pardedeas Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
- Jusuf Kallaas Self - Vice President of Indonesia
- Adi Zulkadryas Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
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Questions about The Act of Killing
- What genre is The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in The Act of Killing?
- Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Act of Killing?
- Joshua Oppenheimer directed The Act of Killing.
- How long is The Act of Killing?
- The Act of Killing runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is The Act of Killing worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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