Sand And Blood

– Bullfighting, music, medicine, change, and homoerotic possibilities mix in this study of friendship...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Original Name:
De sable et de sang
Sand and Blood (1988) - Also known as De sable et de sang

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?

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

04 May 1988

Language:

French

Director:

Jeanne Labrune

Writer:

Jeanne Labrune

Main Actors:

Sami Frey, Patrick Catalifo, André Dussollier, Clémentine Célarié

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....

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10