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Carcinoma

  • 2014
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
353
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Carcinoma (2014)
A formidable descend to human decay.
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GermanBody HorrorDramaHorror

A formidable descend to human decay.A formidable descend to human decay.A formidable descend to human decay.

  • Director
    • Marian Dora
  • Writer
    • Marian Dora
  • Stars
    • Thomas Goersch
    • Marie Dehl
    • Curd Berger
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    353
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marian Dora
    • Writer
      • Marian Dora
    • Stars
      • Thomas Goersch
      • Marie Dehl
      • Curd Berger
    • 5User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Thomas Goersch
    Thomas Goersch
    • Julius
    Marie Dehl
    • Vanessa
    Curd Berger
    • Pfarrer Dönitz
    Carina Palmer
    • Carina
    Stanley Grimmer
    • Toy Boy
    Ulli Lommel
    Ulli Lommel
    • Krankenpfleger
    Dorian Piquardt
    • Dorian
    Lisbeth Piquardt
    • Mutter
    Ferdinand Hartmann
      T. Gotth
        Daniela Friedel
          T. Sickert
          Doris F.
          U. Bernard
            Theo Hoffman
            Jurgen G.
            Pietro Taskent
              L. Dora
              • Director
                • Marian Dora
              • Writer
                • Marian Dora
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              10GoreCard

              The most depressing film ever.

              But what else would you expect from a film about cancer directed by Marian Dora? Real life body horror, fluids, and all supposedly based on fact. And of course Marian Dora does not fail to succeed with such a subject matter since he is a doctor and knows a lot about medical conditions and cancer and whatnot. It is very dark and one of his very best works probably tied with Angels Melancholy. Id say probably accessible more because of the lack of violence and focus more on a dark reality so it could be a good starting point for Marian Dora newbies who have never seen films like Melancholy or Cannibal.
              8GoreVixen88

              Better than Dora's other stuff

              Not as drawn-out as The Angel's Melancholy (I apologize for butchering the title). I also didn't find this tedious. The music was effective, the movie is sad, and makes you care about the main character. I agree with the other reviewer saying this is Dora's better work.
              9hasanmahbub1981

              Dora's Best work.

              A man has a stomach problem. But he denies to get cured. Gradually, he become more lonely, more sick, his suffering become unbearable. All this things is said with beautiful imagery, poetry and music. Marian Dora is in extreme films. But gore or shock is not his only weapon to upset people. The way he portrays pain, melancholia and sorrow, that is the things to be warned.
              8stevenaguerrero

              Boundary Shattering Film

              We've an Interesting Atmospheric and kind of Unsettling Ambiance, with some very Intriguing visuals in our opening sequence.

              There appears to be an Unbridled Passion between 2 of our characters, and yet only one has a Deepened Emotional Bond.

              The film has some very Disturbing and Visually Demanding images, in a quite Graphic and even Horrorific way, and yet are Brilliant in their own depiction. I've not seen anything this Visually Disturbing since Antichrist with Willem Dafoe, and it's no joke for the audience.

              What I find my most intriguing is the sense of Mind Deterioration of our main character during his coping with his ailment, and is actually, Phenomenally played by our actor.

              This film's depiction of the Suffering involved with this ailment is likely the most Graphically True I've seen since taking care of my brother at his time of need.

              The Resilience shown is Beyond possible comprehension to those unaffected by the tragedy, and it's Absolutely Heartbreaking and Soul Damaging if not careful.

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              Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, André Holland, Herman Caheej McGloun, Edson Jean, Alex R. Hibbert, and Tanisha Cidel in Moonlight (2016)
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              • Release date
                • May 31, 2014 (Brazil)
              • Country of origin
                • Germany
              • Language
                • German
              • Also known as
                • I Love Snuff
              • Production companies
                • Authentic Film
                • Biofilm
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              • Budget
                • €20,000 (estimated)
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              • Runtime
                • 1h 27m(87 min)
              • Color
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              • Aspect ratio
                • 1.78 : 1

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