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Blood of the Beasts (1949)

Movie ★ 7.5 23 min

Documentary

An early example of ultra-realism, this movie contrasts the quiet, bucolic life in the outskirts of Paris with the harsh, gory conditions inside the nearby slaughterhouses. Describes the fate of the animals and that of the workers in graphic detail.

Georges Franju Director Jean Painlevé Writer Georges Franju Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1949
Runtime
23 min
IMDb
tt0041842
Country
Language
Studio
Forces et voix de la France

Themes

Cast

Georges Hubert Narrator (voice) Nicole Ladmiral Nicole Ladmiral Narrator (voice) Alfred Macquart Himself, horse slaughterer Maurice Griselle Himself, cow slaughterer André Brunier Poleaxer Henri Fournel Butcher

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blood of the Beasts about?
An early example of ultra-realism, this movie contrasts the quiet, bucolic life in the outskirts of Paris with the harsh, gory conditions inside the nearby slaughterhouses. Describes the fate of the animals and that of the workers in graphic detail.
Who directed Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts was directed by Georges Franju.
Who stars in Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts stars Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart, Maurice Griselle.
When was Blood of the Beasts released?
Blood of the Beasts is a 1949 documentary film.
Where can I watch Blood of the Beasts?
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