The Act of Killing (2012)

The Act of Killing (2012)

A story of killers who win, and the society they build. 2012-11-01 Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, Indonesia 117 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.”

Cast

Anwar Congo is Self - Executioner in 1965
Self - Executioner in 1965
Herman Koto is Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Syamsul Arifin is Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Ibrahim Sinik is Self - Newspaper Publisher
Self - Newspaper Publisher
Yapto Soerjosoemarno is Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Safit Pardede is Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Jusuf Kalla is Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Adi Zulkadry is Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Suryono is Self - Anwar's Neighbor
Self - Anwar's Neighbor
Haji Marzuki is Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Haji Anif is Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
Rahmat Shah is Self - Member of Parliament
Self - Member of Parliament