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Synopsis

After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.

Year1999
CountryFrance
DirectorGaspar Noé
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Pasolini is one of the ten filmmakers who has influenced me the most. He was so bold and brave. 'Salo' and 'Accattone' are masterpieces.
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