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The Act of Killing(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-11-08
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741 Votes
Time: 1h 57m
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Indonesian.
Countries:
Denmark,
Norway,
United Kingdom
Budget: $1,000,000.00
Revenue: $722,714.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Novaya Zemlya
Spring Films
Movie: The Act of Killing
Top 10 Billed Cast
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