The Butcher

In the village of Trémolat, a series of gruesome murders takes place, coinciding with the unlikely friendship between butcher Popaul (Jean Yanne) and schoolteacher Hélène Daville (Stéphane Audran). As they spend more time together, their platonic relationship blossoms into romance, but Hélène's dark past and Popaul's violent tendencies threaten to destroy their love. A gripping thriller that explores the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of human nature.