The first matador to pay an ad of himself on TV - The País.com (Spain)

expectation, since the submission of the poster, is maximum. Paper is sold. What’s the point then continue feeding promoting the exploits of Alexander Talavante against six bulls Victorino Martin with cinema-quality ad? The right-hander, who has funded the production of pocket, is clear: “Just like the Rolling Stones or U2 do not stop even if all sold advertising.’s Not about reaching those who will go to the square. Want everyone is aware of what happens this afternoon. ” By that afternoon refers to May 18, a date of great interest among fans. One of the matadors currently faces a legend livestock.

Alejandro Talavante

stars in a television commercial directed by Agustin Diaz Yanes, with music by Javier Limón and the voice of John Echanove. The idea that some of the matador, arose at the same time closed the commitment: “I wanted to make something open to the public, far from the typical, not dressed as a bullfighter”.

Díaz-Yanes and a friend of the bullfighter, is more than an amateur. He was with his myth, Antoñete, “a Roman emperor” he said, until his last breath. In each film there is always a nod to the world of bullfighting. A funeral with Curro Vazquez and Chenel own Nobody Will Speak of Us When We’re Dead , a thrust is the last shot of Alatriste , I just want to walk a kid declares Talavante follower. It is no coincidence. He grew up in that environment, her father Agustin Diaz Michelin was in the ranks was great figures and trusted pawn Paco Camino.

Director is satisfied with the result: “It gave me complete freedom, although it is true that much to convince insisted. Given so excited I could not refuse”.

The intention is that the ad is in the next few days to one before the celebration in major television networks. Recorded in the Calle de Alcala, Hotel Palace and one of the towers of la Castellana. The filmmaker emphasizes the importance of the approach: “You know it’s a matador, there emotion and truth in what he does, but not an advertisement bullfighting, but much more open”.

matador, fresh from Mexico, not afraid that others will follow suit matadors. On the contrary, he considers as very positive: “It would be very positive. We must transcend borders and reach out to society”. The right-hander prefers not to mention the cost, but in the end: “It is not the most important. Course is a considerable investment, but I am interested in the impact, keep up the commitment. Everything else is secondary.”