The Butcher
Il macellaio
Synopsis
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aurelio Grimaldi
- Screenplay & Story
- Aurelio Grimaldi
- Original Score
- Maria Soldatini
- Original Title
- Il macellaio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Freeway Production, Rio, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aurelio Grimaldi
Aurelio Grimaldi, Alina Reyes
Maria Soldatini
Mauro Bonanni
Marco Poccioni, Marco Valsania
Department Leadership Roster
Aurelio Grimaldi
Director
Alina Reyes
Writer
Aurelio Grimaldi
Writer
Mauro Bonanni
Editor
Marco Poccioni
Producer
Marco Valsania
Producer
Manuel Giliberti
Production Design
Claudio Cordaro
Costume Design
Aurelio Grimaldi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butcher
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What is The Butcher about?
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.
Who directed The Butcher?
The Butcher was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi.
Who stars in The Butcher?
The principal cast of The Butcher includes Alba Parietti, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lorenzo Majnoni, Giulio Base, Caterina Vertova.
When was The Butcher released and how long is it?
The Butcher was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Butcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Butcher was composed by Maria Soldatini.
Is The Butcher based on a book or true story?
The Butcher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alina Reyes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butcher?
The Butcher holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).