The Real Beauty and the Beast (2013)
It's a condition known as "hypertrichosis" or "Ambras Syndrome," but in the 1500s it would transform one man into a national sensation and iconic fairy-tale character. His name: Petrus Gonsalvus, more commonly known today as the hairy hero of Beauty and the Beast.
Director: Julian Pölsler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: June 14, 2013
Cast
- Robert Leigh - Narrator
- Paul Kreshker - Narrator
- Robin Lee - Narrator
- Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner - Petrus Gonzalvus
- Danijel Zivkovic - Reenactment Performer
- Jelena Živković - Reenactment Performer
- Bernhard James Lang - Reenactment Performer
- Tatjana Velimirov - Reenactment Performer
- Julia Riedler - Reenactment Performer
Screenplay
Music: Christian Brandauer
Production: Smithsonian Channel, ORF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: English, Español, Latin, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
italy, fairy tale, dna, arranged marriage, art, circus freak, noblewoman, nobleman, hypertrichosis, 16th century, catherine de' medici
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Real Beauty and the Beast about?
- It's a condition known as "hypertrichosis" or "Ambras Syndrome," but in the 1500s it would transform one man into a national sensation and iconic fairy-tale character. His name: Petrus Gonsalvus, more commonly known today as the hairy hero of Beauty and the Beast.
- Who directed The Real Beauty and the Beast?
- The Real Beauty and the Beast was directed by Julian Pölsler.
- Who stars in The Real Beauty and the Beast?
- The Real Beauty and the Beast stars Robert Leigh, Paul Kreshker, Robin Lee, Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner, Danijel Zivkovic, Jelena Živković.
- How long is The Real Beauty and the Beast?
- The Real Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is The Real Beauty and the Beast?
- The Real Beauty and the Beast is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Real Beauty and the Beast produced?
- The Real Beauty and the Beast was produced in Germany.