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The Vegetarian Cannibal

2012·Movie
1h 26min

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Danko Babic is an ambitious and amoral gynaecologist at Croatia's leading fertility clinic. When his colleague Bantic is appointed as head of the clinic, Babic starts a secret war to overthrow his rival. Distracted by his ruthless campaign he makes series of fatal mistakes that result in the death of a patient. A crooked coroner and a corrupt police officer cover up his misdeeds, while Babic grows increasingly dependant on drugs and alcohol. He begins performing illegal abortions on prostitutes who work for Jedinko, a gangster who controls the local drug and sex trade.
Cynical Croatian ThrillerMedical CorruptionMoral DecayGritty RealismCrime & PoliticsSocial CommentaryDark & DisturbingIntense NarrativePsychological Drama

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Is The Vegetarian Cannibal worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Vegetarian Cannibal rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Vegetarian Cannibal?

1 h 26 min

The Vegetarian Cannibal runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Vegetarian Cannibal in?

Croatian

It was made in Croatian. Produced in Croatia.