Cannibal (2006): Cast & Plot
Cannibal is a 2006 horror thriller directed by Marian Dora, starring Carsten Frank as Armin Meiwes, Manoush and Victor Brandl. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Marian Dora
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Authentic Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cannibal About?
The premise of Cannibal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film dramatizes the real‑life case of Armin Meiwes, the German “Rotenburg Cannibal,” who placed an online ad seeking a willing victim to be mutilated and eaten. When a man answered, the story follows their encounter, an unlikely homoerotic bond, and the eventual murder and cannibalistic act, presented as a fictionalized interpretation.
Cannibal Cast & Characters
Carsten Frank leads the cast as Armin Meiwes, with Manoush as Meiwe's Mother (voice) and Victor Brandl as Bernd Jürgen Brandes. Directed by Marian Dora.
- Director Marian Dora
- Carsten Frank as Armin Meiwes
- Manoush as Meiwe's Mother (voice)
- Victor Brandl as Bernd Jürgen Brandes
More from Marian Dora
More films directed by Marian Dora: Thomas and Marco, Blight Of Humanity, The Yearning Of Maria D. and Carcinoma.
Cannibal Plot Summary
What happens in Cannibal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Meiwe’s Mother reads the story of Hansel and Gretel to her young boy in the opening, a quiet start that slowly shifts into the present day. The scene follows The Man as he goes through his daily routines, dipping in and out of online chats where he searches for someone who shares his cannibalistic fantasies. He meets a number of people he had spoken with, but most either reject him or he rejects them, and in one unsettling instance, he is attacked. Yet among the attempts, one match stands out: The Flesh, a suicidal man who offers to be killed and eaten.
Full summary
The whole story of Cannibal, scene by scene
Cannibal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cannibal.
How Well Do You Know Cannibal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What fairy tale is read to a child at the beginning of the film?
Cannibal Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Канибалът” and “Cannibal - Aus dem Tagebuch des Kannibalen”.
- Also known as
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- Канибалът
- Cannibal - Aus dem Tagebuch des Kannibalen
- Каннибал
- קניבל
- 食人
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Cannibal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cannibal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cannibal?
Cannibal runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Cannibal released?
Cannibal was released on December 5, 2006.
Who directed Cannibal?
Cannibal was directed by Marian Dora.
More films by Marian Dora Who is in the cast of Cannibal?
Cannibal stars Carsten Frank as Armin Meiwes, Manoush as Meiwe's Mother (voice) and Victor Brandl as Bernd Jürgen Brandes.
Does Cannibal have a post-credit scene?
No. Cannibal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cannibal in?
The original language of Cannibal is German.
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