The Look of Silence
2015
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The film follows individuals who participated in the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66, wherein alleged communists and people against the New Order regime were tortured and killed, with the killers, many becoming gangsters, still in power throughout the country.
Nov 8, 2012 · With Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik. A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
3 days ago · The Act of Killing on Netflix is a haunting documentary that showcases real perpetrators of violence who live without remorse or regret.; Through innovative reenactments, the film blurs the lines ...
Feb 20, 2014 · In Oscar-nominated ‘The Act of Killing,’ mass murderers boastfully reenact their war crimes. Arts Feb 20, 2014 1:10 PM EDT. The Oscar-nominated documentary “The Act of Killing”...
Jul 17, 2013 · Review: 'The Act Of Killing' Is A Constantly Astounding, Terrifying Masterpiece. By Jessica Kiang. July 17, 2013 7:59 pm. Share. Holy fucking shit.
Jul 19, 2013 · Raw, terrifying, and painfully difficult to watch, The Act of Killing offers a haunting testament to the edifying, confrontational power of documentary cinema.
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The Act of Killing lets the killers explain their actions in an unusual way. Director Joshua Oppenheimer takes viewers on an unsettling journey through the history and psychology of men who killed without justice or remorse, who not only prospered from their deeds, but remain in power to this day.
