Renowned film critic Jeffrey Lyons praised the U.S.-made feature documentary "The Matador" as a rousing take on the bullfighting tradition.
The movie is "a thrilling look at Spain's most passionate art," Lyons said. The film focuses on three years in the life of Spanish matador David Fandila. It was produced and directed by Stephen Higgins, and produced and co-directed by Nina Gilden Seavey. Remarkable cinematography by Christopher Jenkins and James Morton-Haworth is set to a dramatic original score written by John Califra and performed by the Bulgarian National Symphony.
"The Matador" will premiere next Monday, March 10 in the documentary competition at the South by Southwest film festival. It was edited by Ian Rummer.
Lyons was co-host of the PBS series "Sneak Previews" from 1982-96 and is currently the co-host of nationally-syndicated "Reel Talk."
He was also the film and theater critic for "ABC World News Now" from 1994-96. From 1989-1994, Lyons was entertainment editor for CNBC. Lyons has interviewed nearly every major movie and Broadway star over the past four decades.
"The Matador" will be screened three times at the South by Southwest Film Festival, in Austin Texas. In addition to the Monday, March 10 showing at 4 pm, the film will be shown Tuesday, March 11 at 11 am and Saturday, March 15 at 7 pm. All shows will be in the Austin Convention Center.
2 comments:
I agree! The trailer captures the essence of the drama of a bullfight quite well---I can't wait to see the film!
The photography of this movie is superb, it brings alive the spectacle and cultural essence of the bullfight.
Whether you approve or disapprove of bullfighting this movie will enable a greater understanding of the art and passion of the matador.
Good luck in the competition to you.
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