Sand and Blood

Overview

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 26, 1988

Original language

French

Countries

France

Cast

André Dussollier,Sami Frey,Clémentine Célarié,María Casares,Patrick Catalifo

Director

Jeanne Labrune

Writer

Jeanne Labrune

Producer

Jean Nainchrik

Cinematography

André Neau

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0092839