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201840 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

La cosa vuestra

201840 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Pamplona's Sanfermines festival faces scrutiny for its violence against women and bulls, prompting calls for a reassessment of societal attitudes.

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Pamplona's Sanfermines festival faces scrutiny for its violence against women and bulls, prompting calls for a reassessment of societal attitudes.

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Pamplona's Sanfermines festival features traditional events that include bull runs and celebrations. María Cañas' 2018 documentary, La cosa vuestra, presents a critical view of the violence experienced by women and bulls during these festivities. The film uses guerrilla-video techniques to reveal the darker, surreal aspects of the event. It challenges established narratives and calls for a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward the brutality that occurs amidst the celebrations.

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