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.
| Release Date | November 1, 2012 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Jagal | |
| Runtime | 1h 57min | |
| Budget | $1,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $722,714 | |
| Language | Indonesian | |
| Original Language | Indonesian | |
| Production Countries | Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, Indonesia | |
| Production Companies | Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films | |