Blood of the Beasts
Le Sang des bêtes
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Franju
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Painlevé, Georges Franju
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Sang des bêtes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Forces et voix de la France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Franju
Jean Painlevé, Georges Franju
Joseph Kosma
Marcel Fradetal
André Joseph
Paul Legros
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Franju
Director
Paul Legros
Producer
Marcel Fradetal
Director of Photography
André Joseph
Editor
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Jean Painlevé
Writer
Georges Franju
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood of the Beasts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Blood of the Beasts includes Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart, Maurice Griselle, André Brunier.
When was Blood of the Beasts released and how long is it?
Blood of the Beasts was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood of the Beasts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood of the Beasts was composed by Joseph Kosma.