
The Act of Killing
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
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.
Cast

Anwar Congo
Self - Executioner in 1965

Herman Koto
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Syamsul Arifin
Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Ibrahim Sinik
Self - Newspaper Publisher

Yapto Soerjosoemarno
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Safit Pardede
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Jusuf Kalla
Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Adi Zulkadry
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Suryono
Self - Anwar's Neighbor

Haji Marzuki
Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Crew
Clips & Videos

Official US Trailer

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