Synopsis
Abattoirs is shot in black and white and has a very sparse soundtrack. Its takes are stark there is hardly a camera movement sometimes photographs are filmed. Furthermore, almost unique in the history of film the film has square pictures which add to its intensity. (miff.com.au)
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