Name: Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest"
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-06-14
Duration: 46 min
Cast: Robert Leigh, Paul Kreshker, Robin Lee, Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner, Danijel Zivkovic

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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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Directed by: Julian Pölsler
Written by: Andreas Sulzer, Klaus Steindl
Produced by: Dieter Pochlatko
Music by: Christian Brandauer

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June 14, 2013 · 46 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released: June 14, 2013
Runtime: 46 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: German
Also spoken: English, Spanish, Latin
Made in: Germany

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Is Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest" worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Is Gonsalvus - Die wahre Geschichte von "Die Schöne und das Biest" okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

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