De sable et de sang (1987)
Directed by Jeanne Labrune

Drama / Romance
aka: Of Sand and of Blood

Film Synopsis

A road accident in Nîmes brings the toreador Francisco Jimenez into contact with Manuel Vasquez, a radiologist.  The latter lives a sheltered life with his wife Marion, who shares his interest in classical music.  A former surgeon who caused the accidental death of a patient during an operation, the son of a Republican who died in the fight against Franco, Manuel rejects everything that reminds him of Spain...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jeanne Labrune
  • Script: Jeanne Labrune
  • Cinematographer: André Neau
  • Music: Nina Corti, Anne-Marie Fijal
  • Cast: Sami Frey (Manuel Vasquez), Patrick Catalifo (Francisco Jimenez), André Dussollier (Emilio), Clémentine Célarié (Marion), María Casares (Dolores), Catherine Rouvel (Carmina), Pierre Forget (Le Père), Camille Grandville (Annie), Stéphane Albouy (Mario)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 101 min
  • Aka: Of Sand and of Blood ; Sand and Blood

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