Sand and Blood
1988 · Movie · 101 min. · France
Bullfighting, music, medicine, change, and homoerotic possibilities mix in this study of friendship. Francisco is a bullfighter on his way up, so focused even sex doesn't hold his interest. After a minor road accident, he meets a doctor, Manuel, who attends a bullfight, leaving early, retching. His wife, who is also his partner in a string quartet, worries about him: Manuel has a history of breakdown. Manuel, for his part, hates bullfighting and the memories it brings of Franco's Spain. His harsh views undermine Francisco's focus. He accompanies the young fighter to Spain for an important corrida. Will Francisco succeed? And what becomes of this friendship?
Direction Jeanne Labrune
Cast Sami Frey · Patrick Catalifo · André Dussollier · Clémentine Célarié · María Casares · Catherine Rouvel · Pierre Forget · Camille Grandville · Stéphane Albouy
Soundtrack Nina Corti · Anne-Marie Fijal
Screenplay Jeanne Labrune
Cinematography André Neau
Original title De sable et de sang
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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