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The Look of Silence (2015) Plot Summary Explained
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- 2015 · 103 min · Indonesian
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- Directed by
- Joshua Oppenheimer
This deeply affecting film explores the lingering trauma of Indonesia's 1965 genocide. Optometrist Adi bravely confronts the perpetrators responsible for his brother's death, conducting unsettling interviews that reveal a family's hidden history. Through these shocking conversations, the film sheds light on the horrific events and the enduring impact on those affected, forcing a confrontation with a painful past and its consequences.
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