I saw The Act of Killing today

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The Act of Killing is the latest release from Drafthouse Films, Joshua Oppenheimer’s documentary that made huge waves at Toronto and Telluride this year. It’s a bold move from Drafthouse Films to release such a powerfully vexing film, but the doc - that asks former Indonesian death squad leaders to recreate their mass killings in the vein of different cinematic genres, including musical numbers and crime dramas - is a challenging and significant story that deserves to be told.

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I don't think I can recommend this film enough. It might be the best documentary I've ever seen, and if it isn't, it's definitely up there with the best. And it's definitely one of the most important documentaries I've ever seen. Never have I experienced a more emotionally draining film. And by experience I really mean experience. The Act of Killing is not a film you just watch; you experience it.

I cannot explain this film. If you ever have the option to see it: do it.

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