The Real Beauty and the Beast (2013): Cast
The Real Beauty and the Beast is a 2013 documentary directed by Julian Pölsler, starring Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner as Petrus Gonzalvus, Julia Riedler and Robin Lee. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Director
- Julian Pölsler
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Smithsonian Channel
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Real Beauty and the Beast About?
The premise of The Real Beauty and the Beast without spoilers.
In the 1500s, a man named Petrus Gonsalvus suffered from hypertrichosis, also known as Ambras Syndrome, a rare condition causing excessive hair growth. This made him a sensation across Europe, transforming him into a figure akin to a fairy-tale character. His story became intertwined with the legend of Beauty and the Beast, cementing his place in history as the “hairy hero.”
The Real Beauty and the Beast Cast & Characters
Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner leads the cast as Petrus Gonzalvus, with Julia Riedler as Reenactment Performer and Robin Lee as Narrator. Directed by Julian Pölsler; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Julian Pölsler
- Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner as Petrus Gonzalvus
- Julia Riedler as Reenactment Performer
- Robin Lee as Narrator
- Tatjana Velimirov as Reenactment Performer
Also Starring in The Real Beauty and the Beast
· 5 more- Jelena Živković Reenactment Performer
- Danijel Zivkovic Reenactment Performer
- Paul Kreshker Narrator
- Robert Leigh Narrator
- Bernhard James Lang Reenactment Performer
More from Julian Pölsler
One more film directed by Julian Pölsler: Killing Stella.
The Real Beauty and the Beast Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest"” and “Hirviö ja kaunotar”.
- Also known as
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- Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest"
- Hirviö ja kaunotar
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The Real Beauty and the Beast FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Real Beauty and the Beast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast runs 46 minutes.
When was The Real Beauty and the Beast released?
The Real Beauty and the Beast was released on June 14, 2013.
Who directed The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast was directed by Julian Pölsler.
More films by Julian Pölsler Who is in the cast of The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast stars Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner as Petrus Gonzalvus, Julia Riedler as Reenactment Performer and Robin Lee as Narrator, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Real Beauty and the Beast have a post-credit scene?
No. The Real Beauty and the Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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