The Act of Killing (2012): A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors:
Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous,
Stars:Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin
Complete credited cast:
Anwar Congo ... Himself - Executioner in 1965
Herman Koto ... Himself - Gangster and Paramilitary Leader
Syamsul Arifin ... Himself - Governor of North Sumatra
Ibrahim Sinik ... Himself - Newspaper Publisher
Yapto Soerjosoemarno ... Himself - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Safit Pardede ... Himself - Local Paramilitary Leader
Plot Keywords:
musical number | mass killing | indonesia | filmmaking | retching
Taglines:
A story of killers who win, and the society they build
Genres:
Documentary | History
Certificate:
Not Rated | See all certifications
Parents Guide:
View content advisory
Details
Official Sites:
Official Facebook | Official site
Country:
Denmark | Norway | UK
Language:
Indonesian | English
Release Date:
8 November 2012 (Denmark)
Also Known As:
The Act of Killing
Filming Locations:
Medan, Indonesia
Box Office
Budget:
$1,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$27,450 (USA) (19 July 2013)
Gross:
$484,221 (USA) (28 February 2014)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film A/S, Novaya Zemlya
Technical Specs
Runtime:
115 min | 159 min (extended)
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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