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Anwar Congo was an Indonesian death squad leader who became the subject of Joshua Oppenheimer’s 2012 documentary, The Act of Killing. He is known for his role as the primary participant who was challenged to re-enact his involvement in the 1965 anti-communist purge in Medan, providing a stark look at historical violence and personal memory.
Anwar Congo was an Indonesian death squad leader who became the primary subject of Joshua Oppenheimer’s 2012 documentary, The Act of Killing.
He is recognized for his role as an executioner in the 1965 anti-communist purge in Indonesia and for his willingness to re-enact his crimes for the camera in The Act of Killing.
His testimony and participation are detailed in the film The Act of Killing, which is available on major digital platforms.