Raw
- Julia Ducournau
- 2016
- 1h 39m
- France, Belgium, Italy
Cannibalism as the perfect allegory for maturation and sexual awakening. A young vegetarian studying to become a vet, starts feeling... hungry. A triumph of Belgian fantasy cinema for extreme viewers.
Synopsis
A promising 16-year-old student from a vegetarian family of veterinarians enters a merciless, dangerous and seductive world, as she begins her studies in veterinary medicine. Her first week is filled with strange rituals. Determined to be accepted, she renounces her principles and tastes raw meat for the first time. She will soon face the consequences of her actions as her true nature emerges.
FIPRESCI Prize- Critics' Week
Cannes Film Festival
2016
Best First Feature Award
London Film Festival
2016