@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Caniba
Caniba is a fresco about flesh and desire. It reflects on the discomfiting significance of cannibalism in human existence through the prism of one Japanese man, Issei Sagawa, and his mysterious relationship with his brother, Jun Sagawa.
Quick Stats
5.5
TMDB Rating
32
Votes
1h 36m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorVéréna Paravel
CinematographyVéréna Paravel
ComposerBruno Ehlinger
EditorVéréna Paravel
Produced by
SELNorte ProductionsCNC
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Issei Sagawa
Himself
J
Jun Sagawa
Himself (Brother of Issei)
Yōko Satomi
Herself
