Kankel, the Heart of the Bullring
Directed by Victor Diaz;
Spain · 2025 · 12 min · Animals; Bullfighting; Country Life; Culture; Old Age; Popular festivities; Sports;
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Miguel Ángel Pérez (“Kankel”), the oldest corralero (bullpen keeper) in Spain, shares the stories of a lifetime spent in the Santander bullring through a series of photographs.
About the film
Miguel Ángel Pérez, better known as “Kankel,” is a well-known and much-loved figure in Santander (Cantabria). In this short documentary, he shares his amusing anecdotes from nearly sixty years working at the bullring, which makes him the oldest corralero (bullpen keeper) in Spain. His story is told through a series of photographs, accompanied by his unmistakable sense of humor.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026