Canon EOS 5D Mark II and iMovie 11

I cannot find an answer.
I tried to import a few raw videos directly from my Mark II into iMovie. I used the drag and drop method but it didn´t work.
I have read different things about the issue: they are not compatible, they DO are compatible.
So my question is simple.
Can I edit my 5D Mark II videos using iMovie?
If yes, how?
Many Many thx for your help.

Hi
I can not do so from my Leica or Nikon either.
I do - Import Photos and Videos into iPhoto
When opening iMovie I find Videos from iPhoto top in Event's window and Photos from the Photo button in Media tools down to the right.
Yours Bengt W

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