Raw

"What are you hungry for?"

2017 1h 39m FR

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★7.0TMDB · 3,509

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Synopsis

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Stringent vegetarian Justine encounters a decadent, merciless, and dangerously seductive world during her first week at veterinary school. Desperate to fit in, she strays from her principles and eats raw meat for the first time. She soon experiences terrible and unexpected consequences as her true self begins to emerge.

“What are you hungry for?”

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Cast

Garance Marillier
Justine
Ella Rumpf
Alexia
Rabah Nait Oufella
Adrien
Laurent Lucas
Father
Joana Preiss
Mother
Bouli Lanners
Truck Driver
Marion Vernoux
Nurse
Thomas Mustin
BDE Chef

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julia Ducournau
Writers: Julia Ducournau
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Julia Ducournau, shot by Ruben Impens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jim Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Christophe Bouzy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Garance Marillier and Ella Rumpf and Rabah Nait Oufella carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "What are you hungry for?".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Julia Ducournau directs. Ruben Impens behind the camera. Jim Williams scores. Jean-Christophe Bouzy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Belgium, France, United States of America. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $3.5M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 9 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, United States of America.
4Directed by Julia Ducournau, shot by Ruben Impens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jim Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jean-Christophe Bouzy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Garance Marillier and Ella Rumpf and Rabah Nait Oufella carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "What are you hungry for?".
9IMDB entry: tt4954522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 13 themes, including "vegetarian", "meat", "hazing", "university".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ruben Impens
Original score: Jim Williams
Editing: Jean-Christophe Bouzy
Production design: Laurie Colson
Costume design: Elise Ancion
Makeup / hair: Laura Ozier
VFX supervisor: Philippe Frère
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $3,500,000
Box office: $4,100,000
Return: 117% of budget
Original language: FR
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Raw (2017)

Awards

Meeting Point Europe Award
Magritte Award for Best Production Design
Magritte Award for Best Foreign Film in Coproduction

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Simon Foster2016-05-15
★ 8/10
"While filmmakers and audiences tend to gag at the thought of ‘the other C-word’ onscreen, writer/director Julia Ducournau and her fearless leading lady Garance Marillier launch themselves teeth first into their bloody and occasionally brilliant cannibal horror pic..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/5/16/raw.html
Gimly2017-09-24
★ 7/10
Sex, drugs and rock & roll. What more could you possibly ask for in your "Fucked-Up-Coming-Of-Age" movies... Cannibalism? No dramas. Raw has got you sorted. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.
Reno2018-02-04
★ 6/10
An extreme desire for blood and flesh! Totally unexpected. I had no idea what I'm about to watch. Because usually I do small research of films I watch before the click play. I did not know it was even a French film or a horror. But it was not actually a horror in a sense. Seeing the initial set up, I thought it would be about a freshman medical student. Then things turned out strangely. Like it was decades ago when I was young, I have felt uncomfortable for those intentional film. For this, it felt all real. As the contents, I disliked them. But the film succeeded if that's what it's intended to give to its audience. It lived up to what the title meant. But on the other hand, I thought it was making fun of vegetarians. You usually won't find many vegetarians in Europe, but this film's topic was bizarre. Because you know someone who has never consumed meat in his entire life, but then when he begins this new habit, it is like completely going out of control. It's not just one, but two from the same family. Something was very clear, that one not knowing the differences. Because they were never before used to it. Justine is all set to join her sister to practice to be a veterinarian. Coming from a pure vegetarian family, she has to go through some of college traditions. From the beginning itself, it did not go well for her. It affected her health and body. A drastic change in a short period of time, forcing her to uncontrollable desire. Then on one accidental situation, it turns even worst. Ultimately, a conflict between the sisters arise. It takes them to unexpected paths and finally how it all ends were revealed with many uneasy events. -xX] An animal that has tasted human flesh isn't safe. [Xx- I have seen many films like this, but this one was a stand-alone from all of them. I'm not saying it is a masterpiece, but they have got all things right just as they wanted. Obviously this is for grownups, though not all of them can watch without feeling disgust. Some of article, reviews says, people left the cinema hall halfway through. A very challenging film to watch. You might think I'm exaggerating for a simple cinematic performance, but that's what I really experienced. Only when you give it a try, you might get it. A bit confusing as the story progressing. Like what kind of universe, it is set in. Because whatever happens around Justine, seems nobody caring. Where were the professors! So many doubts. It's just what it is. An imaginative perspective, what if kind of situation turned more uglier. But if you analyse it properly, the only issue was the cannibalism. Not that one showing a desire in consuming meat all of sudden. So, I appreciate the writing, direction and performances, but definitely it is not my cup of tea. Probably for most of you as well. So this is not for all, but selected viewers. Films can be anything, only we have to assert whether we liked it or not. The maker knew what they were doing, the kind of subject they have undertaken for their film. Often a film like this hits the screen, and makes some noise among the film critics and film goers. I don't know on what merit one should decide to watch it. Because it is not for entertainment, nor an art, nor a message film. But I still think it is worth a watch. Just be aware of what you are going to watch. 6/10