The Act of Killing
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After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American 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.
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Documentary
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Primarily a documentary title with history undertones.
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Adult audience
DocumentaryHistoricalCasual watchLight intensityStandalone film
This title is positioned as a documentary and historical experience for a adult audience aimed at casual watch.
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