Sand and Blood (De sable et de sang) 36 years old

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?

Credits

Sami Frey as

André Dussollier as

Clémentine Célarié as

Patrick Catalifo as

María Casares as

Sand and Blood Cast

Name	Character
Sami Frey He was 50, now 87 years old
André Dussollier He was 42, now 78 years old
Clémentine Célarié She was 30, now 67 years old
Patrick Catalifo He was 30, now 67 years old
María Casares She was 65, 74 years old when she died

Sand and Blood Crew

Name	Department
Jeanne Labrune as Director. She was 37 (now 74) years old	Directing

Sand and Blood (36 years)

Release day: Thursday, May 26, 1988
Runtime: 101 minutes