Blood of the Beasts
1949, French. Directed by Georges Franju.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch Blood of the Beasts
Blood of the Beasts is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1949
- Original title
- Le Sang des bêtes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Painlevé, Georges Franju
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Blood of the Beasts: quick answers
Is Blood of the Beasts worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts runs 23 minutes (0h 23m).
Does Blood of the Beasts have a post-credits scene?
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Blood of the Beasts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Blood of the Beasts yet.
Which OTT platform is Blood of the Beasts on?
Blood of the Beasts is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blood of the Beasts?
If you liked Blood of the Beasts, try Earthlings, Night and Fog, Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country.
Who directed Blood of the Beasts?
Blood of the Beasts (1949) was directed by Georges Franju and stars Georges Hubert, Nicole Ladmiral, Alfred Macquart.