Albert Serra's 'Tardes de soledad' Debuts in Theaters, Offering a Poetic Look at Bullfighting

The award-winning documentary explores themes of solitude, ritual, and mortality through the lens of a torero's life and the brutal beauty of the corrida.

Albert Serra's first documentary, 'Tardes de soledad,' follows celebrated torero Andrés Roca Rey, capturing his life in and out of the arena.
The film juxtaposes the torero's vulnerability with the ritualistic brutality of bullfighting, presenting an unflinching and neutral perspective.
Critics have praised the documentary's aesthetic rigor, emphasizing its focus on textures, movements, and the existential intensity of the corrida.
'Tardes de soledad' won the prestigious Concha de Oro at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024.
The film's theatrical release on March 26, 2025, has reignited discussions on its artistic and thematic exploration of mortality and solitude.