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The Real Beauty and the Beast

201346mJulian Pölsler
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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.

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ItalyFairy TaleDnaArranged MarriageArtCircus FreakNoblewomanNoblemanHypertrichosis16th Century

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What is The Real Beauty and the Beast (2013) 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 stars in The Real Beauty and the Beast?

The Real Beauty and the Beast stars Robert Leigh (Narrator), Paul Kreshker (Narrator), Robin Lee (Narrator), Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner (Petrus Gonzalvus), Danijel Zivkovic (Reenactment Performer). The film was directed by Julian Pölsler.

How long is The Real Beauty and the Beast?

The Real Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 46 min and premiered in 2013.

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