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Bloody Milk
Pierre, in his thirties, is a breeder of dairy cattle. His life revolves around his farm, his veterinarian sister and his parents whose livestock he took over. As the first cases of a zoonotic outbreak are reported in France, Pierre discovers that one of his animals is infected. He cannot cope with the perspective of losing the whole herd. They are everything he has and he will do whatever it takes to save them.
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Plot Summary
A young farmer is forced to take increasingly desperate measures to protect his family's dairy farm from a mysterious epidemic that is killing their cows. As the situation escalates, he finds himself confronting both the unseen threat and the dark secrets within his own family.
Critical Reception
Bloody Milk received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, unsettling tone, and strong performances, particularly from Denis Lavant. Some found the pacing deliberate, but the film was largely appreciated for its unique blend of body horror and rural drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense atmosphere and unnerving body horror elements.
Denis Lavant's performance is a standout, adding depth to the protagonist's descent.
The film effectively combines rural drama with unsettling, surreal horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's disturbing and suspenseful nature, with many appreciating its originality and visceral impact, though some found it to be slow-paced at times.
Awards & Accolades
Selected for screening in the Discovery section of the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's production deliberately used real dairy farm settings and practices to enhance its authenticity and unsettling realism.
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