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08/11/2012 Documentary, History 1h 57m
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A story of killers who win and the society they build.

Overview

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.

  1. Joshua Oppenheimer

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Anwar Congo

    Self - Executioner in 1965

  2. Herman Koto

    Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

  3. Syamsul Arifin

    Self - Governor of North Sumatra

  4. Ibrahim Sinik

    Self - Newspaper Publisher

  5. Yapto Soerjosoemarno

    Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

  6. Safit Pardede

    Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

  7. Jusuf Kalla

    Self - Vice President of Indonesia

  8. Adi Zulkadry

    Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

  9. Suryono

    Self - Anwar's Neighbor

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by Arrrrrrrach
Written by Arrrrrrrach on 2017-02-18
The synopsis is available elsewhere and I have no idea how to review a film like this so here are a few simple lines: I have never seen anything remotely like this and would go as far as to say that it is one of the most honest portrayals of several aspects of the human psyche I have ever experienced in any medium. It's not a pleasant film but I can't give it any less than full marks for its bravery, arrogance and honesty when dealing with an uncomfortable aspect of our species.

Joshua Oppenheimer (dir.) understands the social norms of his subjects' environment and also their own egos an...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Danish

Budget
$1,000,000.00

Revenue
$722,714.00

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