Afternoons of Solitude

Afternoons of Solitude is a documentary that follows the Peruvian bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey through a single day of his profession. The film observes his routine from the moment he dresses for the event until he undresses afterward, examining the solitude and determination required for the sport. It presents the confrontation between the man and the bull as both a personal duty to tradition and an aesthetic challenge, highlighting the contrast between the ritual's beauty and its inherent violence.

Written and directed by Albert Serra, the film follows his previous works Liberté, My Influences, and Pacifiction, and precedes Sixteen Moments of My Life. The production was a collaboration between Spain, Portugal, and France, involving companies such as ARTE France Cinéma and Rosa Filmes. Along with Roca Rey appearing as himself, the cast includes Roberto Domínguez, Francisco Manuel Durán, Antonio Chacón, Paco Gómez, and Manuel Lara.

The film has received generally positive feedback from audiences, holding a 7.1 rating on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a 6.9 rating on TMDB from 64 votes.