Raw (2016)

A young woman, studying to be a vet, develops a craving for human flesh.

Director:

Julia Ducournau

Writers:

Julia Ducournau (dialogue), Julia Ducournau (screenplay)

Stars:

Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella

22 wins & 43 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Garance Marillier	...	Justine
Ella Rumpf	...	Alexia
Rabah Nait Oufella	...	Adrien
Laurent Lucas	...	Le père
Joana Preiss	...	La mère
Bouli Lanners	...	Le routier
Marion Vernoux	...	L'Infirmière
Thomas Mustin	...	Chef du BDE
Marouan Iddoub	...	Bizut réfectoire
Jean-Louis Sbille	...	Professeur évaluations
Benjamin Boutboul	...	Vétéran cagoulé
Virgil Leclaire	...	Bizut couloir / Foot / Fin Coryphée
Anna Solomin	...	Vétérane couloir
Sophie Breyer	...	Bizute réfectoire
Danel Utegenova	...	Bizute toilettes

Storyline

Raised as a rigorous vegetarian, doe-eyed freshman, Justine, is sent off to the reputable Saint-Exupéry Veterinary school, where the black sheep of the family, her big sister, Alexia, is already studying. There, as she leaves the familial shelter, Justine abruptly moves into a mad new world of strange school traditions and vicious initiation tests, and before long, she will have to chew over her unshakable herbivorous beliefs. More and more, as Justine is descending deep into her uncharted animalistic tendencies, an unprecedented and equally unquenched craving for raw meat will replace her repulsion, transforming her into something she would have never expected. But, now that Justine's corporeal awakening is finally complete, is there a point denying her hunger?

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Plot Keywords:

cannibalism | coming of age | vegetarian | sister sister relationship | initiation rite | 

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Taglines:

She Craves Meat.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for aberrant behavior, bloody and grisly images, strong sexuality, nudity, language and drug use/partying

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Julia Ducournau really wanted actress Garance Marillier to work on her body and posture. You can see a drastic change between the beginning and the end of the movie. Garance Marillier's posture changes as her character transforms.

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Goofs

When Adrien and Justine stop to eat something in the gas station, Justine's Sandwich turns into a meat skewer.

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Quotes

Justine: [to Alexia] You taste like curry.

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Connections

Referenced in Raw: Australian Premiere Introduction (2017)

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Soundtracks

It's Getting Boring By the Sea
Written by Mary Laura Carter, Steven Ansell
Performed by Blood Red Shoes
© Bucks Music Group Ltd.
(p) 2008: V2 Records
With the permission of Editions David Platz Music, Paris (France)
With the kind permission of [PIAS]

User Reviews

An Amazingly Enjoyable Atrocity

What a disgusting way to spend an hour and a half. Raw is one of those things that's disgusting and grotesque, but so intriguing that you can't look away.

All the acting seems good, and the characters are interesting enough. The movie takes a bit of time to really pick up, and some scenes can seem pointless (like a lot of the hazing rituals) but from there I had my eyes glued to the screen. The themes this movie has about human instinct is so terrifying and horrid, but is so entertaining because of the way the main character turns from a normal girl into something much different. A lot of people are critiquing the ending of this movie too, but I loved it!

Overall, this movie is definitely worth a watch. It's not like a masterpiece or breaking new grounds or anything, but it's so messed up and so disgusting that it keeps you entertained it's whole runtime.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Belgium Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

15 March 2017 (France)

Also Known As:

Raw

Filming Locations:

Université de Liège, Sart-Tilman, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium

Box Office

Budget:

EUR3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$24,825, 12 March 2017

Gross USA:

$514,870

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,096,815

Company Credits

Production Co:

Petit Film, Rouge International, Frakas Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1