Carne (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Carne is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gaspar Noé, running about 38 minutes.
What it’s about. After the birth of his baby daughter Cynthia, a Parisian horse butcher soon finds himself abandoned, responsible to raise and care for his newborn girl, completely on his own. Moreover, as his little girl grows into an adolescent, nothing much seems to change in the butcher's life, who day in, day out, experiences the same numbing and tedious repetition, up until Cynthia's first signs of puberty. Under those circumstances and after a dreadful incident coupled with an ungovernable paroxysm of violence, the butcher will fall into a downward spiral that will burn to the ground whatever dignity still remained in him.
Who’s in it. Carne stars Philippe Nahon as The Butcher, Blandine Lenoir as sa fille, Frankie Pain as sa maitresse and Hélène Testud as maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Carne has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carne tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carne (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carne worth watching?
- Carne holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carne?
- Carne stars Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Frankie Pain, Hélène Testud and Lucile Hadžihalilović.
- When was Carne released?
- Carne was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 38 minutes.