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The Act of Killing

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 Stream

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Box Office

Budget: $1,000,000
Revenue: $722,714
ROI: -27.7%

Verdict: Flop

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Joshua Oppenheimer (Director)
> Christine Cynn (Co-Director)
> Lars Skree (Director of Photography)
> Carlos Arango De Montis (Director of Photography)
> Anonymous (Co-Director)
> Anonymous (Director of Photography)

Writers

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