"Denial, panic, threats, anger - those are very human responses to feeling guilt."
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Joshua Oppenheimer is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker known for his profound exploration of human rights and the complexities of memory. Born on September 23, 1972, his most celebrated work, "The Act of Killing," challenges viewers to confront the atrocities of the Indonesian mass killings in the 1960s through an innovative blend of surrealism and testimony. Oppenheimer's films not only shed light on historical injustices but also invite introspection about the nature of violence and the impact of storytelling, leaving a lasting legacy in documentary cinema.
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"In documentary filmmaking, there's a tradition of telling stories about victims. We often do that from a very patronizing place, but mostly we do it from a very selfish place, to reassure ourselves that our lives are in sympathy and solidarity with the victims."
Joshua Oppenheimer
"I'm sure it's one of the most frustrating aspects of human experience for all of us, that when we tell someone who's hurt us that they've hurt us, they tend to react with anger because they feel guilty, and we know we also get angry when we feel guilty."
Joshua Oppenheimer