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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Sami Frey
Manuel Vasquez
Known for
Band of Outsiders
The Truth
Patrick Catalifo
Francisco Jimenez
Known for
A Gang Story
Carbone
Jean Nainchrik
André Neau
Jeanne Labrune
André Dussollier
Emilio
Known for
Beauty and the Beast
Tell No One
Nadine Fischer
Clémentine Célarié
Marion
Known for
Two Is a Family
Betty Blue
María Casares
Dolores
Known for
Orpheus
Children of Paradise
Maria Casares
Dolores
Catherine Rouvel
Carmina
Pierre Forget
Le Père
Known for
The Vanishing
Three Colors: Blue
Jeanne Labrune Director · André Neau Cinematographer Nadine Fischer Editor
First release May 26, 1988 · Produced in France · Production Images Investissements, La Sept Cinéma
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Films A2
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Images Investissements
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La Sept Cinéma
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Septembre Productions
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France
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Original title
De sable et de sang
Original language
French
Release dates
France · May 26, 1988
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