Sand and Blood

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?

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

101 minutes

Year:

1988

Director:

Jeanne Labrune

Cast:

Manuel Vasquez

Francisco Jimenez

Emilio

Marion

Dolores

Crew:

Director

Writer

Director of Photography

Editor

Producer