Opne Auge Film Club #25: The Act of Killing

As the days slowly get brighter ☀️ , we felt safe in screening something darker... 🌑 Join us in watching Joshua Oppenheimer’s 🇺🇸 much acclaimed documentary “The Act of Killing”.

❗ℹ️ Trigger warning: Graphic depictions of violence and murder.

“The Act of Killing” takes us into the minds of former Indonesian death squad leaders as they reenact their past crimes.
Being responsible for mass executions in the 1960's, the film shows us how these men view themselves, and how they have reconciled with their own actions. It is an impactful display of violence, trauma, and how memory can either serve us - or not.

“The Act of Killing” won several awards, including Best Documentary at the European Film Awards (2013), and was nominated for the Academy Awards (2014), BAFTA Awards (2014), and Golden Globe Awards (2014) 🏆🏆🏆. An impressive list of accolades, highlighting the quality of this documentary.

ℹ️ Language: Indonesian, Javanese + Norwegian subtitles

📍 Location
Join us at Kulturbanken, a cozy venue nestled in the heart of Bryne, just a 2-minute walk from the train station. Entrance from Meierigata. And yes, they have snacks, drinks, and popcorn waiting for you 🍿🥤

📄 Agenda
19:00 - Doors open
19:20 - Introduction
19:30–21:27 - Screening of “The Act of Killing” (117 minutes)
Feel free to stick around afterward to share your thoughts on the film, enjoy more treats, and dive into conversation 🗣️💬

💵 Tickets
Tickets available at the entrance.

• 60 NOK for Opne Auge members
• Not a member yet? Sign up at the venue for 60 NOK, which grants access to all our screenings for the next 6 months, as well as other film clubs within the Norwegian Federation of Film Societies.

Questions? Message us here or email opneauge@gmail.com.