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202319 minPGdoc-short

To Die Before Dying

202319 minPGdoc-short

16-year-old Tristán trains to become a bullfighter in a village in Extremadura, Spain, while his mother watches with silent anxiety.

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16-year-old Tristán trains to become a bullfighter in a village in Extremadura, Spain, while his mother watches with silent anxiety.

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Jesús Lacortedirector

Jesús Lacortewriter

Tristán Barrosocast

Blanca Deniscast

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Sixteen-year-old Tristán trains to become a bullfighter in a village in Extremadura, Spain. His mother watches him prepare, filled with silent anxiety. Tristán practices his moves and posture, but he struggles with fear and insecurity about the upcoming fight. The film presents a personal story set against the backdrop of bullfighting and the Catholic faith, reflecting a controversial aspect of modern life. The duration is 19 minutes, and it was released in 2023.

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