Sand and Blood (1988)
1h 41m
Running Time
May 26, 1988Release Date
Plot.
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?
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Cast & Crew.
Sami Frey
Manuel Vasquez
Patrick Catalifo
Francisco Jimenez
André Dussollier
Emilio
Clémentine Célarié
Marion
María Casares
Dolores
Jeanne Labrune
Director / Writer
Patrice Mercier
Production Design
Catherine Rouvel
Carmina
Media.
Details.
Release DateMay 26, 1988
Original NameDe sable et de sang
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 41m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
woman director
gay interest
gay theme
Wiki.
Sand and Blood (French: De sable et de sang) is a 1988 French drama film directed by Jeanne Labrune. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival.