Baise-moi (2000) Apr 2026

: Decades later, it is still cited as a benchmark for extreme cinema , forcing audiences to confront the uncomfortable intersection of intimacy and brutality.

: While often translated as "Rape Me" in English markets, the directors rejected that title , noting that "Baise-moi" implies a more complex interplay of pleasure and aggression.

Baise-moi isn't a movie you "enjoy"—it's one you endure . It remains a landmark for its refusal to apologize for its own ugliness.

The story follows two marginalized women, Manu and Nadine, who meet by chance after separate traumatic experiences—a brutal rape and the death of a close friend. Bonded by shared rage and a total lack of societal belonging, they embark on a violent, sexually charged rampage across France. Unlike traditional revenge stories, their targets are often random, reflecting a deeper nihilistic revolt against a society they feel has already discarded them.

: Due to its "very high-impact violence and sexual content," the film was banned in several countries , including Singapore and Malaysia, and faced significant legal battles in Australia and the UK.