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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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italy
fairy tale
dna
arranged marriage
art
circus freak
noblewoman
nobleman
hypertrichosis
16th century
catherine de' medici
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Questions about The Real Beauty and the Beast
How long is The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 46m ( and 46 minutes).
Who directed The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast was directed by Julian Pölsler and released in 2013.
What genre is The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The Real Beauty and the Beast is a Documentary film (2013).
Who stars in The Real Beauty and the Beast?
The cast of The Real Beauty and the Beast includes Robert Leigh, Paul Kreshker, Robin Lee, Stephan Hofstetter-Ebner, Danijel Zivkovic.
