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Blood of the Beasts

7.5194923mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorGeorges Franju
WritersJean Painlevé·Georges Franju
ProducerPaul Legros

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Georges Franju

GH
Georges Hubert
Narrator (voice)
NLNicole Ladmiral
Nicole Ladmiral
Narrator (voice)
AM
Alfred Macquart
Himself, horse slaughterer
MG
Maurice Griselle
Himself, cow slaughterer
AB
André Brunier
Poleaxer
HF
Henri Fournel
Butcher

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Blood of the Beasts — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Blood of the Beasts?

Blood of the Beasts is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Blood of the Beasts on Netflix?

No, Blood of the Beasts is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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