The Act of Killing

A story of killers who win and the society they build.

The Act of Killing

movie20121h 57m7.7Released

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.

Budget$1.0M
Revenue$0.7M