The Act of Killing is a chilling documentary that explores the Indonesian genocide of the 1960s through the eyes of the perpetrators. The film follows former death squad leaders as they reenact their crimes in various cinematic genres, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Through these reenactments, The Act of Killing exposes the deep-rooted culture of impunity and the psychological toll it has on those involved. It is a haunting and thought-provoking examination of the nature of evil and the power of storytelling.
