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The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing (2012)

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

Radar 41Slightly unusualGB:151h 57mDocumentary · History

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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

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.

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✗ Not for kidsOlder teens and adults · GB 15
Heavy real-world themes

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Radar score41/100
Quality signal67/100
Audience rating7.7
Votes counted764
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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