The Matador.

Bullfighting is a huge part of the Spanish identity and history, with origins as early as 711 AD. With growing division in the opinion of whether the killing of an animal should continue for entertainment, I went to Spain in search of the next generation of young hopeful matadors. I found young men who felt they’d learnt respect, courage and discipline from the teachings of bullfighting. Some were from generations of bullfighters and the culture around this performance of strength, movement and machoism was their life in and outside of the arena. Made with the support of the Joan Wakelin Bursary.