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December 29, 2025
A French Youth review
Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern France
TL;DR
- The documentary focuses on the Camargue bullfighting tradition in southern France.
- Participants, known as raseteurs, earn cash prizes by snatching ribbons from bulls.
- The film highlights the experiences of Jawad Bakloul and Belkacem Benhammou, athletes of North African descent.
- They face both physical danger in the arena and racial abuse from spectators.
- Systemic racism also impacts their ability to find stable jobs despite being educated.
- The film illustrates how integration often places the burden on marginalized groups.
- A harrowing moment depicts Belkacem Benhammou suffering a muscle tear after being struck by a bull.
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