Hannibal Rising (2007)

This tale explores the dark beginnings of the infamous cannibal, Hannibal Lecter. It chronicles his challenging upbringing in Lithuania, where he observes the horrifying actions of starving soldiers desperate for survival. As he transitions to France, his journey continues as a medical student, where he refines his deadly instincts and unsettling fascination with murder, laying the groundwork for the monster he is destined to become.