Synopsis

The image of the male matador has long served as a potent symbol of Spain's traditionally rigid gender roles, not only for Spaniards but for the world. The bullfighter’s masculinity was so deeply intertwined with Spanish identity that a 1908 law prohibited women from participating in the sport. *Ella Es el Matador* unveils the surprising history of the women who made such legislation necessary, while also presenting compelling portraits of two contemporary female matadors: the celebrated Mari Pa