Cannibal
“BITE IT”
Synopsis
Cannibal is based on the true-crime story of Armin Meiwes, the "Rotenburg Cannibal" who posted an online ad searching for someone to volunteer to be mutilated and eaten. Unlikely as it may seem, someone actually replied. The film shows a fictional portrayal of the meeting between the cannibal and his victim/participant, their homosexual relationship, and the eventual mutilation and murder of said victim.
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Cannibal (2006) (Trailer HD) - Marian Dora
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Morbido Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marian Dora
- Screenplay & Story
- Marian Dora
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz, Ghazi Barakat, Alexander Hacke, J.G. Thirlwell, Alejandro Mendiez, Victor Brandl
- Original Title
- Cannibal
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2K
- Production Studios
- Authentic Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marian Dora
Marian Dora
Gerhard Heinz, Ghazi Barakat, Alexander Hacke, J.G. Thirlwell, Alejandro Mendiez, Victor Brandl
Marian Dora
Marian Dora
Frank Oliver, Carsten Frank, Marian Dora
Department Leadership Roster
Marian Dora
Writer
Marian Dora
Director
Alexandra Dumas
Production Design
Marian Dora
Editor
Marian Dora
Production Design
Marian Dora
Screenplay
Marian Dora
Director of Photography
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Ghazi Barakat
Original Music Composer
Victor Brandl
Original Music Composer
Alexander Hacke
Original Music Composer
Alejandro Mendiez
Original Music Composer
J.G. Thirlwell
Original Music Composer
Carsten Frank
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cannibal
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What is Cannibal about?
Cannibal is based on the true-crime story of Armin Meiwes, the "Rotenburg Cannibal" who posted an online ad searching for someone to volunteer to be mutilated and eaten. Unlikely as it may seem, someone actually replied. The film shows a fictional portrayal of the meeting between the cannibal and his victim/participant, their homosexual relationship, and the eventual mutilation and murder of said victim.
Who directed Cannibal?
Cannibal was directed by Marian Dora.
Who stars in Cannibal?
The principal cast of Cannibal includes Carsten Frank, Victor Brandl, Manoush, Tobias Sickert, Joachim Sigl.
When was Cannibal released and how long is it?
Cannibal was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Cannibal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cannibal was composed by Gerhard Heinz, Ghazi Barakat, Alexander Hacke, J.G. Thirlwell, Alejandro Mendiez, Victor Brandl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cannibal?
Cannibal holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).