The Raft
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“The strangest group experiment of all time”
Synopsis
In 1973, five men and six women drifted across the Atlantic on a raft as part of a scientific experiment exploring the origins of violence and sexual attraction. Nobody expected what ultimately took place on that 3-month journey. Through archive material and a reunion of the surviving members of the expedition, this film tells the hidden story of the project.
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The Raft (2019) | Official Trailer | Metrograph Pictures
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Lindeen
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Lindeen
- Original Score
- Hans Appelqvist
- Original Title
- Flotten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, French, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Fasad, Bullitt Film, Sutor Kolonko
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Lindeen
Marcus Lindeen
Hans Appelqvist
Måns Månsson
Alexandra Strauss, Dominika Daubenbüchel
Erik Gandini, Christopher Clements, Julie Goldman, Jesper Kurlandsky
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Appelqvist
Original Music Composer
Marcus Lindeen
Director
Erik Gandini
Producer
Måns Månsson
Director of Photography
Alexandra Strauss
Editor
Simone Grau Roney
Production Design
Dominika Daubenbüchel
Editor
Pia Aleborg
Costume Design
Marcus Lindeen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Raft
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What is The Raft about?
In 1973, five men and six women drifted across the Atlantic on a raft as part of a scientific experiment exploring the origins of violence and sexual attraction. Nobody expected what ultimately took place on that 3-month journey. Through archive material and a reunion of the surviving members of the expedition, this film tells the hidden story of the project.
Who directed The Raft?
The Raft was directed by Marcus Lindeen.
Who stars in The Raft?
The principal cast of The Raft includes Daniel Giménez Cacho, Maria Björnstam, Mary Gidley, Rachida Lièvre, Edna Reves.
When was The Raft released and how long is it?
The Raft was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Raft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Raft was composed by Hans Appelqvist.