Carne (1991)

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Written and directed by Gaspar Noé, this 39-minute experimental film centers around a horsemeat butcher who comes to suspect his daughter is being repeatedly raped by one of his employees. The plot is purposely incoherent at times, and utilizes graphic depictions of sex, the birth process, butchery,… More Written and directed by Gaspar Noé, this 39-minute experimental film centers around a horsemeat butcher who comes to suspect his daughter is being repeatedly raped by one of his employees. The plot is purposely incoherent at times, and utilizes graphic depictions of sex, the birth process, butchery, and discordant music. Intended to induce an "attack on the senses," Carne features Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, and Frankye Pain. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 40 min.
Directed By: Gaspar Noe
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Drama

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Carlos M

Carne is a solid forty-minute prelude to Noé's fantastic full-length film Seule Contre Tous. It is a visceral, shocking arthouse short story, superbly edited and crafted like no other director would.
Pierluigi P

The story of the deranged french butcher began with this short film that displays every single trademark of the pretentious filmmaker Gaspar Noe, the prominent use of black and red, the disturbing presence of Philippe Nahon, titlecards, explicit carnage, sexuality and gutter… More
The story of the deranged french butcher began with this short film that displays every single trademark of the pretentious filmmaker Gaspar Noe, the prominent use of black and red, the disturbing presence of Philippe Nahon, titlecards, explicit carnage, sexuality and gutter language. definitely not for the squeamish.
Dimitris S

Oh how I love fresh meat,prickly made like a vesper nun.. Noe practically slaughters his protagonist,chopping off his sentimentality or should we point out his...slothfulness?
Stefan P

Decent short-film and prequel to the amazing full-length feature "Seul contre tous". It lacks many of the qualities present in the sequel, but this is still entertaining.
Christopher B

There's a large number of people who think they know what cinema should be. Artists are either there to make one think or to entertain. As long as your thinking about the correct things. Noe has always spit in the face of convention, making bleak movies that could be argued… More
There's a large number of people who think they know what cinema should be. Artists are either there to make one think or to entertain. As long as your thinking about the correct things. Noe has always spit in the face of convention, making bleak movies that could be argued have no redeemable values. Sure they have serious issues in them, incest, rape, murder, vengeance, etc, but they don't give clear answers or even opinions. Noe seems to be just fascinated by the dark side of mankind and beyond (time destroys everything after all). Which is a-okay with me, but for those easily offended or don't believe in expressing nihilism for nihilism's sake should stay far away from his output. Carne is the short film that I Stand Alone is based on. It makes a great introduction for that film and also works as a great introduction to an incredible new talent in cinema. Nahon is excellent as usual and the story is downbeat while Noe's filmmaking still make it very watchable.
Ivan D

This is my second Gaspar Noe venture, and it makes me more interested in his other works. This short film is very uniquely made, with great editing, and a surreal atmosphere. Though it is violent and graphic, the film in general is very well-made.