The Matador (2008)
Growing up in Granada, Spain, young David Fandila always dreamed of being a matador. This documentary captures the rise of "El Fandi," one of Spain's most renowned bullfighters, who first entered the ring at age 14. While it's never in doubt that Fandila is at the top of his game, filmmakers Stephen Higgins and Nina Gilden Seavey weigh the significance of bullfighting as a cultural tradition against its inherent danger and cruelty.
- Date of release
- 2008-11-20
- TMDB
- 6.3 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Stephen Higgins, Nina Gilden Seavey
Casting
- David Fandila — Himself
Interesting facts
The Matador is a 2008 documentary film about David Fandila's quest to become the world's top-ranked bullfighter. It first premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and had since met with mostly positive reviews.
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