The Act of Killing

Joshua Oppenheimer, as shot by Daniel Bergeron

‘The Act of Killing’ Director Joshua Oppenheimer Reflects on Decade’s Best Docs and Looks to New Musical

Oppenheimer reflects on the impact his docs about the Indonesian genocide had on the country, himself, and “Look of Silence” star Adi Rukan.

Jul 23, 2019 1:30 pm /

Film / By David Ehrlich, Eric Kohn, Kate Erbland and Zack Sharf

The 25 Best Documentaries of the 21st Century, from ‘Amy’ to ‘The Act of Killing’

From “Leviathan” to “No Home Movie” and “This Is Not a Film,” there’s never been a deeper or more diverse time for documentary cinema.

Jul 21, 2017 10:15 am /

Reviews / By David Ehrlich

Cannes Review: ‘Wrong Elements’ Is ‘The Act of Killing’ for the Ugandan Civil War

May 19, 2016 2:25 pm /

Toolkit / By Chris O'Falt

Why Adi Rukun Risked His Life To Make ‘The Look of Silence’

Feb 17, 2016 11:27 am /

News / By Kristen Santer

The Most Powerful Oscar Nominee You Probably Haven’t Seen Will Air on PBS for Free

Feb 12, 2016 4:13 pm /

News / By Ryan Lattanzio

WATCH: Joshua Oppenheimer on Reinventing Documentary for Oscar-Nominated ‘The Look of Silence’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jan 15, 2016 11:40 am /

News / By Anne Thompson

Doc Award Winner and Genocide Exposé ‘The Look of Silence’ Will Stream Free in Indonesia (EXCLUSIVE)

Dec 9, 2015 6:57 pm /

News / By Ryan Lattanzio

Watch: Joshua Oppenheimer on Making PGA Nominee ‘The Look of Silence’ (Exclusive Video)

Nov 23, 2015 3:06 pm /

News / By Zack Sharf

Exclusive: ‘The Look of Silence’ Gets a Visually Haunting Mondo Poster

Jul 27, 2015 10:26 am /

News / By Vikram Murthi

Daily Reads: Stop Writing Think Pieces About Things You Haven’t Seen, Why L.A. Is an Arthouse Desert, and More

Jul 20, 2015 10:52 am /

News / By Vikram Murthi

Sleeper of the Week: ‘The Look of Silence’

Jul 17, 2015 4:31 pm /

News / By Vikram Murthi

Daily Reads: Stop Calling It the ‘All Female Ghosbusters,’ A Children’s Cartoon’s Take on Sexual Consent, and More

Jul 17, 2015 11:45 am /

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