The Blood of the beast = Le sang des betes

Canada, 1949

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Classic documentary on a Paris slaughterhouse by Georges Franju which juxtaposes poetry and realism. Narrated by Jean Painleve and photographed by Marcel Fradetal. Music by Joseph Kosma. WARNING: Very graphic footage of animal slaughter.

Credits

director

Georges Franju

producer

Paul Le Gros

production company

Forces et Voix de la France

Language

French

Duration

00:22:00:00

Colour

Black and White

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