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Afternoons of Solitude
Tardes de soledad
2025 126 min Spain, Portugal, France 18+
★7.4
Documentary
Director: Albert Serra
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Description
The life of the bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey during a day of bullfighting, from the moment he dresses up to the moment he undresses.
Starring
Roberto Domínguez
Actor
Francisco Manuel Durán
Actor
Antonio Gutiérrez
Actor
Awards
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024
— Golden Shell
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024
— Feroz Zinemaldia Award
Key opinion
Tardes de soledad offers a visually striking and visceral examination of bullfighting, focusing on the stark contrast between the matador's flamboyant public persona and the brutal reality of the sport. While the documentary earns praise for its immersive cinematography, some viewers find the repetitive nature of the footage a challenge.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes gorgeous, high-impact cinematography to capture the intensity and ritualistic nature of the bullring. | |
| Theme | The documentary provides a clear-eyed, unflinching look at the extreme violence inherent in bullfighting. | |
| Production | The production design captures the intricate, theatrical allure of the matador's traditional attire and the performative environment. | |
| Pacing | The repetitive nature of the bullfighting sequences leads to a viewing experience that some find meditative and immersive, while others find it unnecessarily long. |