Originally Posted by dhagar
Irréversible definitely had one of the most explicit rape scenes in it. You really do feel uncomfortable watching that one.
As upsetting as the scene is to watch, you've got to give it to everybody involved for doing it. It caused a big uproar at Cannes, as some of the judges threatened to quit if the film was allowed in; but one or two judges threatened to quit if it wasn't allowed in.