https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/d00c6e31-8ca0-4540-838f-dde32985400e Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Support us on Patreon, visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD This 1950s color film "Fighting Bulls" is presented by the United States Rubber Company and directed by naturalist and explorer Van Campen Heilner. It features a live bullfight and its various stages of weakening the bull. The film explores Mexico’s national sport, bullfighting, focusing on the preparation of both bulls and matadors. Bulls are carefully bred for courage and tested in the countryside before being brought to the arena, where large crowds gather to watch the spectacle. The event includes a ceremonial parade, skillful displays by the matadors, and dangerous phases where picadors and banderilleros engage the bull. The matador’s precise footwork and nerve culminate in a final, decisive sword thrust. Throughout the event, both the bravery of the bull and the skill of the matador are honored, reflecting a centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in Mexican culture and respect for courage. 0:00 – Bullfighting is showcased as Mexico’s national sport, with large crowds gathering at the Plaza de Toros in Mexico City to watch the matadors. 0:57 – Before the fight, bulls and matadors are prepared in the countryside near Mexico City, where the bulls graze peacefully but show their fighting nature when separated. 1:18 – The rancher, proud of breeding courageous fighting bulls, organizes the “tienta” (testing) twice a year to evaluate young calves’ bravery in front of guests and matadors. 2:09 – The testing includes assessing cows for bravery with the muleta (red cloth) and picadors, determining whether they will be bred or sent to the butcher. 3:14 – Matadors demonstrate their skills with the muleta and cape, practicing the precise movements and footwork necessary for bullfighting. 4:00 – Young aspiring matadors practice with mock bulls, honing their skills in a serious training environment similar to that of American ball players practicing their sport. 5:22 – After a day of testing and festivities, guests enjoy a barbecue while discussing the upcoming bullfight at the Plaza de Toros. 5:33 – On fight day, bulls are brought to the arena, where crowds gather to inspect and bet on the bulls' courage and performance. 6:08 – The bullfight begins with a ceremonial parade of matadors and picadors, showcasing their elaborate costumes and preparing for the contest. 7:35 – The bull enters the ring and is tested by the matadors’ capes, allowing fighters to observe the bull’s instincts and charge behavior. 8:16 – The picadors engage the bull, weakening it while the crowd reacts excitedly to the action and danger. 8:50 – The bull charges a picador’s horse, causing dramatic moments that thrill the audience. 9:05 – The courage of the bull is acknowledged by the crowd, who admire the animal’s fighting spirit. 9:30 – The second phase involves the placement of the banderillas (decorated barbed sticks) in the bull’s neck, a dangerous and skillful task performed by the banderilleros. 10:14 – The final phase features the star matador, whose skill and nerve determine the outcome of the fight as he prepares for the kill. 11:09 – The matador uses precise footwork and quick movements to avoid the bull’s horns while maneuvering it into position. 11:24 – With a perfect sword thrust, the matador aims for a clean kill, winning the crowd’s approval and applause. 11:41 – The victorious matador receives flowers and cheers, while the bull’s bravery is also honored, reflecting the deep respect for courage in Mexican bullfighting tradition. 12:02 – The documentary closes by emphasizing that bullfighting is a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, deeply connected to the breeding, courage, and heart of the fighting bull. 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