---
title: "The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dark-side-of-porn-the-real-animal-farm-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 483506
imdb_id: "tt1009432"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 47
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dark-side-of-porn-the-real-animal-farm-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4 Television. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the true story behind the controversial bestiality tape Animal Farm."

### Why Watch
- explores the production history
- traces the distribution path to the UK

### Caveats & Content Note
- features sensitive subject matter
- short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary covers adult themes and controversial subject matter.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, investigative, documentary, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dark-side-of-porn-the-real-animal-farm-2006#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Molly Mathieson
- **Networks / Studios**: Channel 4 Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Simm** as *Narrator*
- **Bodil Joensen** as *(archive footage)*
- **Germaine Greer**
- **John Kirk**
- **Julie Bindel**
- **Margaret Thatcher** as *(archive footage)*
- **Chris Bedwell**
- **Leif Botger**
- **Benjamin Dover**
- **Ole Ege**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the film?
The film is titled The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 04/19/2006 in Great Britain.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is a documentary.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 47m.

### Q: What subject does the film cover?
It explores the story behind the bestiality tape Animal Farm from its production in early 70s Denmark to its distribution in the UK in 1981.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/483506)

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