Juanito, a peaceful fan of bullfighting, has become picador's assistant to see from the same arena the show in which he brags he is one of the protagonists. Furthermore, he believes he has discovered in a neighbor a potential figure of bullfighting sphere.
Curro Romero, Maestro del Tiempo is a documentary that follows the life and career of Curro Romero, a famous Spanish bullfighter. Through interviews and archival footage, the film explores his rise to prominence, his unique style in the bullring, and his lasting legacy in the world of bullfighting. It delves into the thrill, danger, and controversy surrounding the sport, giving viewers an in-depth look at the life and art of this iconic figure.
Blas Romero "El Platanito" is a bullfighter who begins to take its first steps in Merida. After a long journey, one day he is lucky enough, his performance is showed on TV and that brings him to top of the charts. From now on, his problems will be centered with the dilemma of having to give up their dreams of making serious classical bullfighting, or jump to a false bullfighting, between slapstick and temerity, which will give offer him numerous well-paid contracts.
A Philosopher in the Arena is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the deep philosophical questions surrounding the controversial tradition of bullfighting. Through interviews with philosophers, bullfighters, and animal rights activists, the film examines the moral, ethical, and cultural implications of this centuries-old practice. It offers a nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between man and beast, tradition and progress, and the pursuit of meaning in a changing world.
Four real episodes told by their protagonists: Antonio Mejías "Bienvenida" tells the serious goring he suffered in the Plaza de Las Ventas and his recovery process. Álvaro Domecq Romero evokes the last days of the life of the mare "Splendid", the noble animal that was brave and sensitive companion of his father. Andrés Vázquez tells how the times of the "capeas" were in little villages. With him were many unknown kids, who found an anonymous and obscure death. Finally, Luis Miguel "Dominguín", who was with Manolete, in Linares, the afternoon in which he met his death, evokes that tragic afternoon and glosses the bullfighter's human virtues. The four protagonists have seen the death in one way or another and the four tell the indelible impression that remained on them.
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