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Movie poster: The Mechanical Butcher (1895)
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The Mechanical Butcher

1895 · 1 min Comedy Science Fiction
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

A butcher puts a full-grown live pig into his large box-like machine. Moments later, he draws out a full range of pork products, many already packaged for sale.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title La Charcuterie mécanique
Year 1895
Country France
Genre Comedy, Science Fiction
Director Louis Lumière
Runtime 1 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (50 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its comedy on an absurd exaggeration of technology's potential, relying on a simple cut to create the illusion of magical transformation.

What lingers after viewing is a whimsical and slightly surreal sketch about a future where machines handle everything. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Louis Lumière

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