Project Detail

Red Sands

Synopsis

Bullfighting endures the stigma of animal cruelty yet also holds the grace and elegance of tradition. This paradox evokes an inner conflict rarely addressed. Red Sands is an objective and Eisenstein-esque documentary, raising questions about age old tradition and its future.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
24 mins 38 secs
Format
Mini DV
Director
David Procter
Producer
Andrea Farrena
Editor
Tom Herington
Screenwriter
Geoff Bellhouse, Tom Turley
Director of Photography
David Procter
Sound
Oliver Whitworth, Chris Poulter
Composer
Richard Canavan
Principal cast
Manuel Revilla

Production Status

Production Company

Agenda Collective

Studio 53B, Eurolink Centre
49 Effra Road
Brixton
London, SW2 1BZ
UK

T +44 (0)20 7733 2778

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