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The Act of Killing
“A story of killers who win and the society they build.”
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The Act of Killing at a glance
The Act of Killing is a 2012 documentary and history film, running 2h 39m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2012-11-01
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Director
- Joshua Oppenheimer
- Original language
- Danish
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 796 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter 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
14 namesAnwar 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
Questions about The Act of Killing
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Act of Killing in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Act of Killing suitable for children?
The Act of Killing is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Act of Killing?
The Act of Killing runs for 2h 39m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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