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The Green Butchers (2003)

★ 7.2R100 minDirector: Anders Thomas Jensen

2003 Danish film

The Green Butchers (Danish: De grønne slagtere) is a 2003 Danish black comedy film starring Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, and Line Kruse, written and directed by Anders Thomas Jensen. It features 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. The film won several awards in Europe, including the 2003 Méliès d'Or.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Green Butchers about?
The Green Butchers (2003) — 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
Is The Green Butchers based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Green Butchers scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.