The Green Butchers (2003)
De grønne slagtere (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 40min
- Comedy, Drama
- 21 Mar 2003 (Denmark)
- Movie
Two Danish friends are tired of their employer and open their own butcher shop. An electrician accidentally dies in the freezer and he's sold as marinated chicken and business picks up. What happens when they run out of "chicken"?
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Nikolaj Lie Kaas | ... |
Bjarne / Eigil
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| Mads Mikkelsen | ... |
Svend
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Line Kruse | ... |
Astrid
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Ole Thestrup | ... |
Holger
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| Bodil Jørgensen | ... |
Tina
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Aksel Erhardtsen | ... |
Pastor Villumsen
(as Aksel Erhardsen)
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| Lily Weiding | ... |
Fru Juhl
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| Nicolas Bro | ... |
Hus Hans
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Camilla Bendix | ... |
Beate
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Elsebeth Steentoft | ... |
Ingrid Grith
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Kjeld Nørgaard | ... |
Leif Larsen
(as Keld Nørgaard)
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Peter Reichhardt | ... |
Levnedsmiddelkontrollen
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Kristian Halken | ... |
Levnedsmiddelkontrollen
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Lars Ranthe | ... |
Levnedsmiddelkontrollen
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Mikkel Vadsholt | ... |
Elektriker
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Søren Thomsen | ... |
Læge
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Mia Lyhne | ... |
Journalist
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André Lundemann | ... |
Kunde
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Jeppe Kaas | ... |
Musiker
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Tomas Villum Jensen | ... |
Håndværker
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Peter Lambert | ... |
Håndværker
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| Jakob Cedergren | ... |
Levnedsmiddelkontrollen
(as Jacob Cedergren)
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Frans Rubæk | ... |
Kunde
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Henning Lajer | ... |
Kunde
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Christina Meyer | ... |
Kunde
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Sofia Meyer | ... |
Kunde
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Oscar Meyer | ... |
Kunde
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Sanno | ... |
Kunde
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Finn Kyhn | ... |
Kunde
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Charlotte Pedersen | ... |
Kunde
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Birgit Olsen | ... |
Kunde
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Per Holm Henriksen | ... |
Patient
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Kim Ruusuunen | ... |
Kunde
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Flemming Sønderborg | ... |
Kunde
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Peter Steincke | ... |
Kunde
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Peter Silberg |
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Kirsten Anderson | ... |
Kunde (uncredited)
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Hanne Løvendahl | ... |
Kunde (uncredited)
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Laura Meyer | ... |
Kunde (uncredited)
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| Dany Verissimo-Petit | ... |
Girl (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Anders Thomas Jensen | ||
Written by
| Anders Thomas Jensen | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Kim Magnusson | ... | producer |
| Tivi Magnusson | ... | producer |
| Margaret Matheson | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Jeppe Kaas | ||
Cinematography by
| Sebastian Blenkov | ||
Editing by
| Anders Villadsen | ||
Editorial Department
| Helle Absalonsen | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Peter Davidson | ... | negative cutter |
| Stefanie Delfs | ... | negative cutter |
| Dieter Eggers | ... | color grader |
| Dorte Kampp | ... | post-production coordinator: Digital Film Lab |
| Giles Livesey | ... | colorist |
| Norman Nisbet | ... | senior colorist |
Production Design by
| Mia Stensgaard | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jacob Wirth Carlsen | ... | chief set decorator |
Costume Design by
| Helle Nielsen | ||
| Mia Stensgaard | ||
Makeup Department
| Malin Birch-Jensen | ... | makeup artist |
| Morten Jacobsen | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Charlotte Laustsen | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sanne Arnt Torp | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bækkel | ... | assistant director |
| Tomas Villum Jensen | ... | second unit director |
| Arn Lou | ... | second assistant director |
| Bibi Malby | ... | second second assistant director (as Bibi Husted Malby) |
Art Department
| Poul Erik Andersen | ... | carpenter |
| Jacob Wirth Carlsen | ... | property master |
| Thomas Dahl | ... | assistant props |
| Michael Leth Hansen | ... | props |
| Søren Jochumsen | ... | construction coordinator |
| Leo Jørgart | ... | construction manager |
| Jørgen Krogh | ... | painter |
| Klaus Malmgren | ... | carpenter |
| Vicki Møllgaard | ... | assistant props |
| Tine Hieronymus Nielsen | ... | assistant property master |
| René Pejl | ... | painter |
| Søren Simonsen | ... | painter |
| Thorkil Slebsager | ... | props |
| Leif Stoltze | ... | construction manager: Fyn |
| Jac Villemann | ... | carpenter |
| Thomas Westi | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Martin Saabye Andersen | ... | sound: second unit (as Martin Saaby Andersen) |
| Mikkel Munk Appel | ... | audio sync & logging |
| Niels Arild | ... | sound mixer (as Niels Arrild) |
| Morten Degnbol | ... | sound recordist |
| Michael Dela | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jenni Glasdam | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Nino Jacobsen | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Lars Lund | ... | boom operator |
| Julien Naudin | ... | foley artist |
| Roar Skau Olsen | ... | sound editor |
| Mark Kenna | ... | consultant: dolby film sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Lauge Voigt | ... | special effects assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Claus Greffel | ... | Fire/Inferno artist |
| Steen Lyders Hansen | ... | Fire/Inferno artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Bekker | ... | electrician |
| Christian Garnov | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Viggo Grumme | ... | gaffer (as Viggo Sebastian Grumme) |
| Silla Herbst | ... | clapper loader |
| Jan Michael Jensen | ... | additional electrician (as Jan Jensen) |
| Rolf Konow | ... | still photographer |
| Mikael Kort Kristensen | ... | grip |
| Thomas Larsen | ... | electrician (as Thomas T2 Larsen) |
| Knut K. Pedersen | ... | steadicam operator |
| John Frimann Rasmussen | ... | first assistant camera (as John Friman Rasmussen) |
| Thomas Riebke | ... | best boy (as Thomas Reibke) |
| Mads Thomsen | ... | photographer: second unit |
| Martin Top Jacobsen | ... | additional electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sussi Bjørk | ... | costume assistant |
| Stine Terp | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Claus Nielsen | ... | location manager |
| Rasmus Rise | ... | location manager (as Rasmus Rise Michaelsen) |
Music Department
| David Firman | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Jeppe Kaas | ... | music arranger |
Script and Continuity Department
| Stine Monty Freddie | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Charlotte Degn | ... | production runner |
| Jonas Lehmann | ... | production runner |
| Birgit Olsen | ... | production assistant |
| Ingelise Olsen | ... | production accountant |
| Zette Philbert | ... | production runner |
| Anne Stein | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Jesper Binzer | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cirko Film (2009) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- EuroVideo (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- EuropaCorp. Distribution (France)
- Metrodome Distribution (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Mongrel Media (2004) (Canada)
- Newmarket Films
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution
- Solo Film Verleih (Germany)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Digital Film Lab London (post-production facilities)
- Kameraudlejningen (camera equipment)
- Tru Cut Film & Video (negative cutting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Piotr Zembrowski |
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| Taglines | You never forget the taste of human flesh See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas had both previously worked with Anders Thomas Jensen on Flickering Lights (2000). They've appeared in all of Jensen's films since then. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in De grønne slagtere - en virkelig god marinade (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Alene med en yndig pige See more » |
| Quotes |
Svend:
Taste this marinade. Bjarne: No. Svend: Smell this marinade. Bjarne: I smoke 20 joints a day. I couldn't smell it if my hair was on fire. See more » |