Sand and Blood
1988, French. Directed by Jeanne Labrune.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 26 May 1988
- Original title
- De sable et de sang
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jeanne Labrune
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Sand and Blood runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Sand and Blood isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1988. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Sand and Blood?
Sand and Blood (1988) was directed by Jeanne Labrune and stars Sami Frey, Patrick Catalifo, André Dussollier.