The Raft

In 1973, a group of six men and six women sailed from Spain to Mexico on a balsa wood raft, designed to study human behavior under extreme conditions. This documentary reconstructs the infamous expedition using archival footage and interviews, exploring the complex social dynamics, psychological experiments, and eventual breakdown of the 'La Balsa' project.

The Raft received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, haunting atmosphere, and insightful exploration of human behavior and social experiments. Critics praised its ability to blend documentary and dramatic elements to recreate a compelling and disturbing historical event.

• Praised for its masterful blend of documentary footage and dramatic re-enactment.

• Lauded for its psychological depth and examination of group dynamics under duress.

• Applauded for its unnerving atmosphere and thought-provoking portrayal of a failed social experiment.

Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's unique approach to retelling the story of 'La Balsa', finding it both fascinating and disturbing. Many appreciated the director's ability to create tension and explore the darker aspects of human interaction.

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Guldbagge Awards (Swedish Academy Awards).

The original expedition in 1973 was inspired by the Kon-Tiki expedition and aimed to test anthropological theories about aggression and sexuality within a confined group.