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A timid, lifelong vegetarian veterinary student, Justine, starts college and is forced to eat raw meat as part of a hazing ritual. This triggers a ferocious and uncontrollable craving for flesh, leading her down a dark and primal path. As her urges escalate, she must confront her family's hidden appetites and her own burgeoning, terrifying desires. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the animalistic nature lurking beneath civilized society.

Raw received widespread critical acclaim for its visceral horror, bold storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from Garance Marillier. Critics praised its unique take on the coming-of-age and body horror genres, though some noted its graphic content. It has become a cult favorite and a significant film in modern horror cinema.

• A masterfully crafted and disturbing coming-of-age horror film.

• Garance Marillier delivers a powerful and unforgettable performance.

• Visceral, bold, and unique, "Raw" pushes the boundaries of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's intense and unsettling atmosphere, with many praising its originality and disturbing effectiveness. Some viewers found the graphic nature overwhelming, but the majority appreciated its artistic vision and daring exploration of primal urges.

Won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes Film Festival (International Critics' Award), Sutherland Trophy at the BFI London Film Festival, and received numerous nominations and awards on the festival circuit.

Director Julia Ducournau initially conceived the idea for "Raw" after a childhood incident where she was served undercooked meat by her grandmother, which she found deeply unsettling and primal.