De grønne slagtere

"There is something mythological about killing an animal and then mocking it by sticking it into its own intestine"

Mar 21 2003 R 1h 40m
Comedy, Drama

A black comedy featuring two butchers, Svend "Sweat" and Bjarne, who start their own shop to get away from their arrogant boss. Cannibalism is soon introduced to the plot, and further complications arise due to the reappearance of Bjarne's intellectually disabled twin brother Eigil.

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Plot

Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.

Written by

Anders Thomas Jensen

Directed by

Anders Thomas Jensen

Cast

Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Line Kruse

Crew

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Production Countries

Denmark

Production Companies

M&M Productions

Languages

Dansk

Awards

7 wins & 8 nominations

Trailers
The Green Butchers - TRAILER (2003)
Scores
# of Votes
27,319
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
54
Popularity
NA