Film2012115 min

The Act of Killing

Name: The Act of Killing
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Taste attributes: documentarycrimebiographyslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentaryunderdog triumphs

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"A story of killers who win, and the society they build."

Boxlist takeA grounded, serious documentary: unhurried and gritty. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: very gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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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.

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