Joshua Oppenheimer
IndonesiadirectorMaleb. 19748.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Joshua Oppenheimer is an American documentary filmmaker known for his powerful works that examine the impact of violence and memory. His films, particularly 'The Act of Killing' and 'The Look of Silence', explore the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-66, challenging viewers to confront the legacy of historical atrocities. Oppenheimer's unique storytelling approach has earned him international recognition and multiple awards.
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Joshua Oppenheimer is known for his documentaries on the brutality of the Indonesian mass killings.
Sejarah Visual Tragedi Kemanusiaan 1965Indonesia· 2026-06-21
Joshua Oppenheimer's first fiction film, The End, is described as somewhat frightening.
Au festival du cinéma américain de Deauville, des films centrés sur la jeunesse
France· 2025-09-12
Joshua Oppenheimer is a director who has joined the list of signatories against Israeli collaboration.
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Spain· 2025-09-12
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Israeli film industry calls boycott pledge ‘deeply troubling’ | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
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Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film groups ‘implicated in genocide’ | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08Joshua Oppenheimer offered George MacKay a role in his film The End, which MacKay found to be a special opportunity.
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Joshua Oppenheimer is the director of The End, which is his first fiction feature film.
The End review – post-apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton is catastrophically self-indulgent | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Joshua Oppenheimer is the director of the film The End.
Don’t be put off. This powerful, beautiful film could become a cult classic – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-27
Joshua Oppenheimer’s unearthly musical drama commands attention.
The End review – end of the world singalong drama commands attention | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-26