Raw

Julia Ducournau20161h 39mHorror, Extreme, Crime

Why we chose it

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.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
Grave, Raw
Production year
2016
Decade
2010s
Duration
1h 39m
Genre
HorrorExtremeCrime
Festivals & Awards
Language
French
Country
France, Belgium, Italy
Subtitles
Greek, English
Age rating
18+

Cannes Film Festival

FIPRESCI Prize- Critics' Week

2016

London Film Festival

Best First Feature Award

2016

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317 reviews

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