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Sand and Blood

First aired on May 26, 1988

Runtime: 101 mins

10%

Genres: Drama

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?

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Sami Frey | Manuel Vasquez
Patrick Catalifo | Francisco Jimenez
André Dussollier | Emilio
Clémentine Célarié | Marion
María Casares | Dolores
Featured Crew
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Jeanne Labrune | Director
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Patrice Mercier | Production Design
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Jean Nainchrik | Producer
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Eric Devulder | Sound
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Jacques Thomas-Gérard | Sound Mixer
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André Neau | Director of Photography