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Duende, the title of this documentary, is a richly complex and untranslatably idiomatic Spanish word which evokes the mysterious, ineffable quality that the art of bullfighting has for its devotees. This film explores the process by which an apprentice bullfighter, Carmelo, became a matador, a term which is reserved only for those who are recognized as being fully qualified to serve as a central player in this ritualistic drama, la corrida, which is sometimes incorrectly described as being a "sport." Various senior and retired bullfighters and their relatives recount their observations and experiences, and Carmelo re-enacts his coming-of-age as a bullfighter for the cameras. Those who are already convinced that la corrida is a celebration of the mystery of life and death may particularly appreciate this respectful documentary.
🎭 Genre
Documentary
⏱ Duration
1h 30min
📅 Year
1990
👥 Recommendations
1
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El inicio del mal 😱😱
Department
JJ
Address
Jean-Blaise Junod
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Documentarybullfighting
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What is Duende about?
Duende, the title of this documentary, is a richly complex and untranslatably idiomatic Spanish word which evokes the mysterious, ineffable quality that the art of bullfighting has for its devotees. This film explores the process by which an apprentice bullfighter, Carmelo, became a matador, a term ...
How long is Duende?
Duende has a runtime of 1h 30min. It was released in 1990.
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Technical sheet
| Year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 10, 1990 |
| Director | Jean-Blaise Junod |
| Runtime | 1 h 30 min |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Genres | Documentary |
| IMDB | tt1470856 |