Summary 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? View more details
Directed : Jeanne Labrune
Written : Jeanne Labrune
Stars : André Dussollier Sami Frey Patrick Catalifo Clémentine Célarié
Genres : Drama
Release date : May 3, 1988
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Production companies : Films A2 Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) Images Investissements
Summary 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? View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : May 3, 1988
Countries of origin : France
Language : French
Production companies : Films A2 Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) Images Investissements
