# The Act of Killing (2012)

> Former Indonesian death-squad leaders turn memories of mass murder into cinematic spectacle, revealing the grotesque psychology of impunity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/80609

## Facts

- Runtime: 159 min
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
- Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno, Safit Pardede, Jusuf Kalla, Adi Zulkadry
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2375605/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, confrontational, surreal, serious film discussion, history study

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of the human capacity for violence and the absurdity of evil.

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