The Act of Killing

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Movie 2012 117 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. NR (US)

Likely present: ViolencePolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional contentEducational content

The documentary depicts violent historical events and their aftermath.

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