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The Look of Silence

2015 Documentary, History · 1h 40m
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An Indonesian man with a communist background named Ramli was brutally murdered when the "Communist" purge occurred in 1965. His remaining family members lived in fear and silence until the making of this documentary. Adi, a brother of his, decided to revisit the horrific incident and visited the men who were responsible for the killings and one survivor of the purge. These meetings uncovered sadistic details of the murders and exposed raw emotions and reactions of the killers' family members about what happened in the past - much to Adi's disappointment.

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About The Look of Silence

Adi Rukun, an optometrist born after the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966, embarks on a confronting journey. He uses his work as a pretext to confront members of the death squads responsible for his brother's murder and the slaughter of countless others. Armed with courage and a quiet determination, Adi seeks answers and reconciliation in a society still haunted by the specter of violence, challenging the perpetrators to acknowledge their crimes and break the cycle of silence.

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Joshua Oppenheimer directs this unflinching documentary. Adi Rukun embodies the role of the protagonist, an optometrist seeking answers and reconciliation. M.Y. Basrun appears as himself, a family member affected by the killings. Amir Hasan is featured as an individual connected to the events. Inong portrays a family member, providing a personal perspective. Kemat is presented as an individual associated with the historical context.

What people like about The Look of Silence

Critics have lauded The Look of Silence for its innovative approach to documentary filmmaking, praising its unflinching portrayal of trauma and impunity. Many reviewers highlighted the film's stunning cinematography and its ability to create a palpable sense of tension and unease. The film's courageous exploration of a difficult and often overlooked chapter of history has also been widely praised.

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Movie Score

78%

Released

July 17, 2015

Director

Joshua Oppenheimer

Cast

Adi Rukun, M.Y. Basrun, Amir Hasan, Inong, Kemat, Joshua Oppenheimer

Genre

Documentary, History

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