The Act of Killing (2012)

Directors:

Joshua Oppenheimer

Writers:

Actors:

Haji Anif, Sakhyan Asmara, Adi Zulkadry, Jusuf Kalla, Safit Pardede, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Synopsis:

In a place where killers are celebrated as heroes, these filmmakers challenge unrepentant death-squad leaders to dramatize their role in genocide. The result is a surreal, cinematic journey, not only into the memories and imaginations of mass murderers, but also into a frighteningly banal regime of corruption and impunity.
  • Documentary
  • Reviews 2
  • Highest Rating 75
  • Lowest Rating 55
  • Average Rating 65
75

The Act of Killing (2012)

This is surreal on more than one level - which is the films propelling force. The whole concept of the film is pretty interesting and innovative too. Worth it just for the sustained WTF expression you'll have throughout.
dirty
March 16, 2014
55

The Act of Killing (2012)

Feels to backfire. If you're looking for more than "killers are people too" here, you're going to be disappointed. I watched this in class, but left to myself I probably would have stopped fifteen minutes in.
MildredFierce
October 8, 2013