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1948: Torero with Red Cape in Bullfighting Arena

1948: Torero with Red Cape in Bullfighting Arena

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMerida, Mexico
  • Duration10s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Torero with Red Cape in Bullfighting Arena — Clip Details

1948: Classic torero bullfighter in vibrant red cape performs in Merida, Mexico, during a traditional bullfighting event. The matador skillfully distracts the angry bull with dramatic cape movements in the arena, showcasing the dangerous and theatrical nature of the sport. Filmed on vintage 8mm home movie film, this archival footage captures the intensity and spectacle of mid-20th century Mexican cultural tradition. The scene reflects both the performance art and controversy surrounding bullfighting, offering a nostalgic glimpse into historic public entertainment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
10s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
66395140

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1653 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
mexico
Date
1948 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Merida, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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