The Act of Killing

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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