The Act of Killing
Nov 01, 2012 · 2h 39m
Director
Joshua OppenheimerOverview
After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American 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.
Cast of The Act of Killing
Anwar CongoSelf - Executioner in 1965- Herman KotoSelf - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul ArifinSelf - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim SinikSelf - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto SoerjosoemarnoSelf - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit PardedeSelf - Local Paramilitary Leader
- Jusuf KallaSelf - Vice President of Indonesia
- Adi ZulkadrySelf - Fellow Executioner in 1965
- SuryonoSelf - Anwar's Neighbor
- Haji MarzukiSelf - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
- Haji AnifSelf - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
- Rahmat ShahSelf - Member of Parliament
- Sakhyan AsmaraSelf - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport
- Soaduon SiregarSelf
Crew of The Act of Killing
Joshua OppenheimerDirector, Producer
Christine CynnProducer, Co-Director- Anne KöhnckeProducer
- Michael UwemedimoProducer
- Signe Byrge SørensenProducer
- Joram ten BrinkExecutive Producer, Producer
Errol MorrisExecutive Producer- Torstein GrudeExecutive Producer
André SingerExecutive Producer- Bjarte Mørner TveitExecutive Producer
Werner HerzogExecutive Producer
Lars SkreeDirector of Photography- Carlos Arango De MontisDirector of Photography
- AnonymousCo-Director, Director of Photography
- Erik AnderssonEditor
- Ariadna Fatjó-VilasEditor
Janus Billeskov JansenEditor- Nils Pagh AndersenEditor
- Mariko MontpetitEditor
Charlotte Munch BengtsenEditor
About The Act of Killing
What is The Act of Killing about?
After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American 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.
When was The Act of Killing released?
The Act of Killing was released on November 1, 2012.
Where can I watch The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
Who directed The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.
Who is in the cast of The Act of Killing?
The cast of The Act of Killing includes Anwar Congo (Self - Executioner in 1965), Herman Koto (Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader), Syamsul Arifin (Self - Governor of North Sumatra), Ibrahim Sinik (Self - Newspaper Publisher) and Yapto Soerjosoemarno (Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth).
Is The Act of Killing on Netflix?
No, The Act of Killing is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.