Topic: Bullfighting

Direction Ladislao Vajda

Cast Pablito Calvo · Antonio Vico · José Marco Davó · Juan Calvo

Synopsis Uncle Hyacinth (1956) follows the story of Jacinto (Antonio Vico), a retired bullfighter who now lives a quiet life with his young nephew, Pepote (Pablito Calvo). Jacinto's peaceful existence is disrupted when he receives a letter informing him that he...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Alfredo Landa · Guillermo Montesinos · Santiago Ramos · José Sacristán

Synopsis The Heifer (1985) follows a group of mismatched republican soldiers who embark on a daring mission behind enemy lines. Their objective is to seize a prized bull that the opposing side plans to use in a traditional fight on the...

Direction Jaime de Armiñán

Cast Francisco Rabal · Amparo Baró · Luis Miguel Calvo · Lina Canalejas

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Javier Cámara · Leonor Watling · Darío Grandinetti · Rosario Flores

Synopsis Talk to Her (2002) opens with a vivid scene from a Pina Bausch performance, "Café Müller," where two strangers, Benigno and Marco, find themselves seated together. Benigno, a young nurse, and Marco, a writer in his early forties, are both...

Direction Pablo Berger

Cast Macarena García · Maribel Verdú · Sofía Oria · Daniel Giménez Cacho

Synopsis Blancanieves (Snow White) (2012) is a dark and captivating melodrama that draws inspiration from the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. The story unfolds in the 1920s in the southern region of Spain, where a young girl, who has never...

Direction Jorge R. Gutiérrez

Synopsis The Book of Life (2014) follows the tale of Manolo, a young man grappling with the dilemma of meeting his family's expectations and pursuing his true desires. Prior to making his decision, he undertakes an extraordinary expedition that traverses three...

Direction Jaime de Armiñán

Cast Francisco Rabal · Rafael Álvarez · Manuel Zarzo · Emma Penella

Synopsis Juncal (TV Miniseries) (1989) follows the journey of José Alvarez, a former renowned bullfighter whose glory days are long behind him. Struggling with financial hardship and homelessness, he embarks on a quest to reconnect with his estranged son and wife,...

Direction Carlos Velo

Cast Luis Procuna · Consuelo Procuna · Ángel Procuna · Antonio Sevilia

Synopsis Torero (1956) delves into the extraordinary journey of the renowned Mexican bullfighter Luis Procuna, chronicling his life from his early years as a boy to his rigorous training and the subsequent victories that propelled him to the pinnacle of his...

Direction Chuck Jones

Synopsis Bully for Bugs (S) (1953) follows the mischievous Bugs Bunny as he mistakenly veers off course in Albuquerque, leading him to a thrilling and unexpected encounter in a Mexican bullring. There, he finds himself face-to-face with an intimidating and aggressive...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Julia Migenes · Plácido Domingo · Ruggero Raimondi · Faith Esham

Synopsis Carmen (1984) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned Bizet opera, centering around a French soldier named Don Jose who becomes deeply enamored with a captivating Spanish factory worker, Carmen. However, Carmen does not return his affections, leading to a...

Direction Dick Richard

Synopsis Ferdinand the Bull (S) (1938) follows the journey of a gentle and tranquil young bull who finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as enjoying the scent of flowers. However, his peaceful existence takes an unexpected turn when...

Direction Llorenç Soler

Synopsis 52 domingos (Cincuenta y dos domingos) (1965) delves into the complex and critical lives of young laborers from southern regions, residing in the impoverished outskirts of Barcelona. The documentary offers a profound and accusatory examination of their daily struggles, while...

Direction Hawley Pratt

Direction Günter Schwaiger

Cast Carloto Cotta

Direction Jorge Grau

Cast Luis Ferrín · Fernando Rey · Anabel Jordá · Ángel de Andrés

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Tyrone Power · Linda Darnell · Rita Hayworth · Alla Nazimova

Synopsis Blood and Sand (1941) follows the life of a renowned bullfighter, portrayed by Tyrone Power, who finds himself in a complex love triangle. He is deeply devoted to his noble and virtuous wife, played by Linda Darnell, but is also...

Direction Irving Rapper

Cast Michel Ray · Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. · Elsa Cárdenas · Carlos Navarro

Synopsis The Brave One (1956) centers around a bull named Gitano, affectionately known as Gypsy. After a young Mexican boy named Michael Ray rescues the bull during a fierce storm, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the two. However, their bond is...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Miguel Mateo · Linda Christian · José Gómez · Pedro Basauri

Direction Basilio Martín Patino

Synopsis Torerillos, 61 (S) (1962) is a concise documentary that delves into the world of young individuals aspiring to become bullfighters. The film offers a glimpse into their training, dedication, and the challenges they face in pursuing this dangerous and prestigious...

Direction José María Forqué

Cast Álvaro Domecq Romero · Antonio Bienvenida · Antonio Gandía · José Mejías Bienvenida