
This unsettling documentary explores a chilling chapter in Indonesian history. The film invites individuals who participated in mass killings in the 1960s to recount their experiences and dramatically recreate the events. Through these reenactments, the documentary delves into the complexities of guilt, memory, and the disturbing normalization of violence, offering a unique and disturbing look at a nation grappling with its past.
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86th Academy Awards 2014
Documentary (Feature)
67th British Academy Film Awards 2014
Best Documentary
Best Film Not in the English Language
19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014
Best Documentary Feature
66th Directors Guild of America Awards 2014
29th Independent Spirit Awards 2014
Best Documentary Feature
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