The Look of Silence
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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.
The Look of Silence is a 2014 documentary that follows an Indonesian man named Adi as he confronts the killers responsible for his brother Ramli's death during the 1965 anti-communist purge. Through powerful interviews with perpetrators and survivors, the film uncovers brutal truths about the massacre while revealing the emotional and moral aftermath for those involved.
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Adi RukunSelf- M.Y. BasrunSelf
- Amir HasanSelf (archive footage)
- InongSelf
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- Amir SiahaanSelf
Ted YatesSelf (archive footage)
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When was The Look of Silence released?
The Look of Silence premiered on November 13, 2014.
What is The Look of Silence about?
The documentary follows Adi, whose brother was killed during Indonesia's 1965 communist purge, as he meets with the men responsible for the murders to uncover what happened and confront the legacy of violence.
Is The Look of Silence available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase.
Who appears in The Look of Silence?
The film features Adi, the brother of a purge victim, along with the perpetrators of the killings and survivors of the 1965 anti-communist violence in Indonesia.
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