---
title: "Blood of the Beasts"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-of-the-beasts-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 91262
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Blood of the Beasts (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-of-the-beasts-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blood of the Beasts is a film first released in 1949. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Forces et voix de la France. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stark documentary juxtaposes serene Parisian outskirts with brutal slaughterhouse realities."

### Why Watch
- Ultra‑realistic depiction of industrial slaughter
- Contrasts pastoral life with harsh reality
- Historical glimpse of 1940s French industry

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic gore may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s graphic portrayal of animal slaughter makes it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, somber, documentary, unflinching

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-of-the-beasts-1949#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Georges Franju
- **Networks / Studios**: Forces et voix de la France

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Georges Hubert** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Nicole Ladmiral** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Alfred Macquart** as *Himself, horse slaughterer*
- **Maurice Griselle** as *Himself, cow slaughterer*
- **André Brunier** as *Poleaxer*
- **Henri Fournel** as *Butcher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What type of film is Blood of the Beasts?
It is a 1949 French documentary.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 23 minutes.

### Q: What is the main subject of the film?
It contrasts the quiet outskirts of Paris with the harsh conditions inside slaughterhouses, detailing the fate of animals and workers.

### Q: Is the film graphic?
Yes, it includes graphic detail of animal slaughter and worker conditions.

### Q: What style does the film employ?
It is noted as an early example of ultra‑realism, presenting stark, realistic images.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blood of the Beasts — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/91262)

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