Blood of the Beasts_
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.
Starring
Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Blood of the Beasts was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
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 s...
Blood of the Beasts is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 23m.
CAST (6)
GH
Georges Hubert
Narrator (voice)
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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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.
How long is Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts has a runtime of 23 minutes (0h 23m).
Who stars in Blood of the Beasts?
The cast of Blood of the Beasts includes Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart, Maurice Griselle, André Brunier.
What is the rating of Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 80 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary