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    She Is the Matador

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    Poster of the movie She Is the Matador
    Ella es el matador
    USA
    2009     Documentary    
    Original language: Italian

    A fight between man and beast, bullfighting has carried rich symbolism of fertility and power through the centuries, glorifying the male fighter and contributing to a rigid definition of gender roles. So sacred was this preconception of masculinity that a 1908 Spanish law banned women from participating in bullfighting. The law, however, has not stopped brave women from entering the arena, facing a fierce bull and fighting gender-based prejudice. Legendary Maria Salome, also known as La Reverte, chose to disguise herself as man, while Juanita Cruz wore a mask and a skirt to preserve her femininity, despite the impracticality and danger. Angela Hernandez, who was banned from bullfighting during the Franco regime, challenged her case in the court on the basis of discrimination.

    Directed byCeleste Carrasco, Gemma Cubero del Barrio
    Written byCeleste Carrasco, Gemma Cubero del Barrio

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