Is The Act of Killing right for your family?
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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Likely present: ViolencePolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional contentEducational content
The documentary depicts violent historical events and their aftermath.
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