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202428 minGdocumentary

Sports History Gender Equality

About a Bull

202428 minGdocumentary

At 12 years old, Martina Batista began competing in Bosnian bullfighting, a sport dominated by men, and has since become a regular winner with her bulls.

Sports History Gender Equality

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Emir Solaković

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At 12 years old, Martina Batista began competing in Bosnian bullfighting, a sport dominated by men, and has since become a regular winner with her bulls.

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Martina Batista, a 17-year-old girl from Bosnia, competes in bullfighting, a sport dominated by men. At 12, she chose to follow her family's tradition and has since become a regular winner with her three bulls. The film follows her daily routine and her experiences in the arena. It also reveals how the male-dominated culture of bullfighting responds to her presence as a young female competitor. The documentary runs for 28 minutes and was released in 2024.

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