Movies by Joshua Oppenheimer

Joshua Oppenheimer: Confronting the Shadows of History Joshua Oppenheimer is a master of the cinéma-vérité style, using his lens to shine a light on the darkest corners of history and the human experience. As an American-British filmmaker based in Copenhagen, Oppenheimer has carved out a distinctive niche, tackling complex, morally ambiguous subjects with an unflinching gaze. His breakthrough came with the acclaimed documentaries The Act of Killing (2012) and The Look of Silence (2014), which delve into the legacy of the Indonesian genocide of 1965-66. Rather than simply recounting the horrific events, Oppenheimer subverts expectations, allowing the perpetrators themselves to reenact and reflect on their crimes. This unconventional approach lays bare the banality of evil, challenging audiences to confront their own capacity for moral compromise. Now, with his first narrative feature, The End (2024), Oppenheimer continues to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Blending fact and fiction, this ambitious project promises to be another piercing exploration of the human condition, as seen through the lens of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cinema.