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.
Director: Nina Gilden Seavey, Stephen Higgins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: November 20, 2008
Cast
- David Fandila - Himself
Production: Matador Films
Country: United States of America, Spain
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $21,495
Original Language: es
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Nina Gilden Seavey, Stephen Higgins
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Matador about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Matador?
- The Matador was directed by Nina Gilden Seavey, Stephen Higgins.
- Who stars in The Matador?
- The Matador stars David Fandila.
- How long is The Matador?
- The Matador has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Matador?
- The Matador is a Documentary film.
- How much did The Matador gross?
- The Matador grossed $21,495 worldwide.
- Where was The Matador produced?
- The Matador was produced in United States of America, Spain.