Blood of the Beasts (1949)
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.
Director: Georges Franju
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: January 1, 1949
Cast
- Georges Hubert - Narrator (voice)
- Nicole Ladmiral - Narrator (voice)
- Alfred Macquart - Himself, horse slaughterer
- Maurice Griselle - Himself, cow slaughterer
- André Brunier - Poleaxer
- Henri Fournel - Butcher
Screenplay
Music: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Marcel Fradetal
Editing: André Joseph
Production: Forces et voix de la France
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
gore, butcher, meat, slaughterhouse, animal abuse, animal cruelty, animal slaughter, skinning, abattoir, short film, shockumentary
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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, André Brunier, Henri Fournel.
- How long is Blood of the Beasts?
- Blood of the Beasts has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Blood of the Beasts?
- Blood of the Beasts is a Documentary film.
- Where was Blood of the Beasts produced?
- Blood of the Beasts was produced in France.