Procession at Seville and bullfighting scenes

Procession at Seville and bullfighting Scenes is a non-fiction short film created by Auguste and Louis Lumière between 1898 and 1899.

[3] Procession at Seville and bullfighting scenes depicts the traditional Spanish Holy Week celebration, portraying Spain in the 19th century.

The Penitentes, dressed in tunics and a cape, march together in the procession along with the chariots and other people wearing traditional and formal clothing[4] During the bullfighting celebration, the Banderillero entertains the bull and plays with it, meanwhile a Picador (Lancer) enters the spectacle.

The short film displays the process of bullfighting and how each participant plays their specific role, as well as the traditional parade.

[5] To create the short film, the Lumière Brothers used a cinematograph, a new projection device which was beginning to be used at that time.

Procession at Seville and bullfighting scenes