The film's defining feature is its . Oppenheimer invited the former death-squad leaders—who remain powerful and celebrated figures in Indonesia—to dramatize their killings.

The film exposes a "regime of fear" where genocide is treated as a patriotic struggle.

In several scenes, the perpetrators play both themselves and their victims, leading to moments of profound psychological tension. ⚖️ Banality of Evil and Impunity

One of the most shocking aspects is seeing these men boast about their crimes on national television to cheers and smiles.