Raw tells the story of Justine (Garance Marillier), a brilliant 16-year-old whose admission to a prestigious veterinary school sparks a coming-of-age like no other. With her older sister Alexia (Ella Rumpf) watching on, Justine partakes in a bizarre hazing ritual where she is forced to eat raw meat for the first time, defying her vegan upbringing and unleashing an insatiable desire for flesh.
Tapping into the violence of youthful rites of passage and the power of sisterly bonds, Raw is emotionally and physically visceral, and totally unforgettable. The film imaginatively and intelligently expands contemporary horror cinema, announcing French writer-director Julia Ducournau as a key figure in an exciting and bold new wave of female genre filmmakers.
Raw is released nationally on Thurs 20 April by Monster Pictures and to celebrate we’ve got TEN double passes to give away. Tickets are valid at sessions in Newcastle and all capital cities excluding Hobart.
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