The Raft (2019)

The strangest group experiment of all time

The Raft (2019) poster

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.

Director: Marcus Lindeen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Appelqvist
Cinematography: Måns Månsson
Editing: Alexandra Strauss, Dominika Daubenbüchel
Production: Fasad, Bullitt Film, Sutor Kolonko
Country: Denmark, Germany, Sweden, United States of America
Language: Deutsch, Español, Français, English, 日本語
Original Language: sv

Keywords

experiment, ocean crossing, sexual attraction, raft, anthropologist

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Raft stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Maria Björnstam, Mary Gidley, Rachida Lièvre, Edna Reves.
How long is The Raft?
The Raft has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Raft?
The Raft is a Documentary film.
Where was The Raft produced?
The Raft was produced in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, United States of America.