The Real Beauty and the Beast

The Real Beauty and the Beast (2013)

TMDb|8.0
14/06/201346m
Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Director
Julian Pölsler
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish, Latin, German
Production Companies
Smithsonian Channel, ORF, ARTE

Top Cast

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Robert LeighNarrator
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Paul KreshkerNarrator
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Robin LeeNarrator
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Stephan Hofstetter-EbnerPetrus Gonzalvus
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Danijel ZivkovicReenactment Performer
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Jelena ŽivkovićReenactment Performer
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Bernhard James LangReenactment Performer
Tatjana Velimirov
Tatjana VelimirovReenactment Performer
Julia Riedler
Julia RiedlerReenactment Performer