The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing  - Movie (2012)

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

Original title

Jagal

Released

11/1/2012

Origin country

ID

Genre

Documentary

Production companies

Spring Films, Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya

Budget

$1,000,000.00

Revenue

$722,714.00

Runtime

1hr 57min

Description

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.

Trailer

Images

Asset 4

This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.