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. 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

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  Anwar Congo

  Self - Executioner in 1965

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  Herman Koto

  Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

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  Syamsul Arifin

  Self - Governor of North Sumatra

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  Ibrahim Sinik

  Self - Newspaper Publisher