The Act of Killing
2012
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.
Director:
Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn
Writers:
N/A
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 55 wins & 46 nominations total
Production:
Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn
Country:
United Kingdom, Denmark, Indonesia, Norway
