The Act of Killing is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the Indonesian genocide of the 1960s through the eyes of the perpetrators. Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, 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 documentary sheds light on the psychological impact of the atrocities committed and raises important questions about the nature of power, memory, and justice.