Act of Killing(DVD)
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The Act of Killing is an Academy Award-nominated documentary that delves into the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966. Director Joshua Oppenheimer interviews Anwar Congo, a former death squad leader, and asks him to reenact his atrocities in the style of his favorite film genres. The result is a surreal and harrowing exploration of guilt, memory, and the nature of evil.
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- check Powerful and thought-provoking content
- check Unique approach to documentary filmmaking
- check Critical acclaim and awards recognition
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- close Graphic and disturbing subject matter
- close May be emotionally challenging for some viewers
- close Limited appeal to casual audiences
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- check_circle Academy Award-nominated documentary
- check_circle BAFTA winner for Best Documentary
- check_circle Explores the Indonesian genocide of 1965-1966
- check_circle Features reenactments by former death squad members
- check_circle Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer
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Format
DVD
Genre
Documentary
Language
Indonesian (with English subtitles)
Release Year
2012
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