At the School of Bullfighting in Madrid, children and adolescents aged eight to sixteen train in the Art of Cúchares, known as Torear. Their goal is not fame or fortune, but the chance to face a bull, fully aware of the risks involved. Instructors like José Moratalla and José Miguel Arroyo, both retired bullfighters, stress the dangers of the sport. The documentary captures the youths' dedication and the stark reality of mortality that accompanies their passion, with scenes that reveal their vulnerability in the ring.

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Meet young bullfighters facing life-and-death stakes.
See retired bullfighters share their dangerous experiences.
Find out about the Art of Cúchares in Madrid.

Did You Know

Children aged eight to sixteen train at the School of Bullfighting in Madrid.
The documentary was directed by Teo Escamilla in 1984.
The film has a duration of 95 minutes.
Instructors are retired bullfighters marked by scars from past encounters.

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What age group attends the School of Bullfighting in Madrid?

Children and adolescents aged eight to sixteen gather at the School of Bullfighting.

What is the primary ambition of the young bullfighters in the documentary?

Their singular ambition is to face a bull, fully aware of the life-and-death stakes involved.

Who are the instructors at the School of Bullfighting?

The instructors are retired bullfighters marked by scars from their past encounters.

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