The Act of Killing (2012)
The Act of Killing is a 2012 Danish-language documentary movie directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto and Syamsul Arifin.
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.
Where to watch The Act of Killing
Official site
Cast
- Anwar Congo as Self - Executioner in 1965
- Herman Koto as Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul Arifin as Self - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim Sinik as Self - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto Soerjosoemarno as Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit Pardede as Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
- Jusuf Kalla as Self - Vice President of Indonesia
- Adi Zulkadry as Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
- Suryono as Self - Anwar's Neighbor
- Haji Marzuki as Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
- Haji Anif as Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
- Rahmat Shah as Self - Member of Parliament