
The Act of Killing | Jagal
A story of killers who win, and the society they build.In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.”
Description: In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.”
Genres: Documentary
Homepage: http://theactofkilling.com/
Budget: $1,000,000 | Revenue : $722,714
Runtime: 117 minutes

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Anwar Congo
Played Self - Executioner in 1965
Herman Koto
Played Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Syamsul Arifin
Played Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Ibrahim Sinik
Played Self - Newspaper Publisher
Yapto Soerjosoemarno
Played Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Safit Pardede
Played Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Jusuf Kalla
Played Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Adi Zulkadry
Played Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Suryono
Played Self - Anwar's Neighbor
Haji Marzuki
Played Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Haji Anif
Played Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
Rahmat Shah
Played Self - Member of Parliament
Sakhyan Asmara
Played Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport
Soaduon Siregar
Played Self
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