

The Butcher
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.
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The Butcher
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 21, 1998
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Drama
User Score
61%
Original Title
Il Macellaio
Production Companies
Freeway Production, Rio, Medusa Film
Director
Aurelio Grimaldi
Description
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.