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A story of killers who win and the society they build.
7.7 / 10 IMDb November 8, 2012 2h 39m
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
Runtime
2h 39m
Release Date
November 8, 2012
Genre
Documentary, History
Status
Released
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$722,714
Languages
Indonesian
Country
Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom
Cast
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Anwar Congo
as Self - Executioner in 1965
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Herman Koto
as Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
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Syamsul Arifin
as Self - Governor of North Sumatra
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Ibrahim Sinik
as Self - Newspaper Publisher
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Yapto Soerjosoemarno
as Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
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Safit Pardede
as Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
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Jusuf Kalla
as Self - Vice President of Indonesia
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Adi Zulkadry
as Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
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Suryono
as Self - Anwar's Neighbor
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Haji Marzuki
as Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
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Haji Anif
as Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
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Rahmat Shah
as Self - Member of Parliament
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Sakhyan Asmara
as Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport
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Soaduon Siregar
as Self
Production Companies
Final Cut for Real
Piraya FilmNovaya Zemlya
Spring Films
The Act of Killing Official Trailer 2012
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