
The Act of Killing (2012)
Documentary
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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: Joshua Oppenheimer
The Cast

Anwar Congo
Self - Executioner in 1965

Herman Koto
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Syamsul Arifin
Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Ibrahim Sinik
Self - Newspaper Publisher

Yapto Soerjosoemarno
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Safit Pardede
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Jusuf Kalla
Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Adi Zulkadry
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Suryono
Self - Anwar's Neighbor

Haji Marzuki
Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

Haji Anif
Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

Rahmat Shah
Self - Member of Parliament

Sakhyan Asmara
Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport

Soaduon Siregar
Self
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