7.1
Fahrenheit 9/11
2004
“A story of killers who win and the society they build.”
The Act of Killing (2012)
November 8, 20122h 39mDA
7.7
752 votes
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.
Director
Joshua OppenheimerWhere to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
Indonesian
Budget
$1.0M
Revenue
$723K
Production Companies
Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films
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10.0The synopsis is available elsewhere and I have no idea how to review a film like this so here are a few simple lines: I have never seen anything remotely like this and would go as far as to say that it is one of the most honest portrayals of several aspects of the human psyche I have ever experienced in any medium. It's not a pleasant film but I can't give it any less than full marks for its bravery, arrogance and honesty when dealing with an uncomfortable aspect of our species. Joshua Oppenheimer (dir.) understands the social norms of his subjects' environment and also their own egos an…
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