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Two cinema legends dissect the most disturbing doc ever made—in 12 minutes.
IMDb
87

Werner Herzog and Errol Morris on 'The Act of Killing' (2013)

Meta-commentaryMasterclassUncomfortable truths

Overview

DocumentaryHistoryWar

Directors Errol Morris and Werner Herzog describe and discuss the film The Act of Killing (2012).

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documentary short

Standout Aspects

Direction

Mavros lets two giants riff without interference.

Writing

Herzog's aphorisms hit like philosophical gut-punches.

Best for:Solo: When you need to sit with something heavy alone.·Rewatch: After seeing The Act of Killing—this unlocks layers.
Heads up:Disturbing: Discussion of genocide, mass murder, and unpunished war crimes.
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Director

Thalia Mavros

ReleasedNov 25, 2013
Runtime12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
VICE Media

Top Cast

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

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Errol Morris

Errol Morris

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Herzog and Morris executive produced the original The Act of Killing, making this essentially them discussing their own investment.

Insight

Herzog's distinction between 'truth' and 'the accountant's truth' directly references his own documentary philosophy from films like Grizzly Man.

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