

This surreal, harrowing exploration of memory and atrocity completely redefined for me what documentaries can be. It’s unsettling, innovative, and impossible to forget.
Explore the chilling reenactments by former Indonesian death squad leaders.
Former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their brutal killings, offering a chilling exploration of memory, power, and the consequences of impunity.
This powerful documentary challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their crimes in various cinematic genres. By blurring the lines between reality and fiction, it provides insights into the collective memory and trauma of the country's dark past.






























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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.
Release
2012-11-01
Director
Original title
Jagal
Original language
Indonesian
Runtime
1 hour 57 minutes
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