The Act of Killing

About The Act of Killing

In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various 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.

Where to Watch

Watch free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fawesome. Rent on Amazon, Google Play, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99). Buy on Google Play, Fandango at Home (cheapest: $9.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer

Starring Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Produced by Spring Films