The debut of the documentary ‘Yes Als Bous’
The documentary ‘Yes to the Bulls’ has recently been presented in various localities in Terres de l’Ebre, capturing the attention of various audiences. On February 7, Tortosa hosted the first screening against a group of more than seventy spectators, followed by Amposta with an assistance of about eighty people on the 8th, and finally in Roquetes on 13, where about thirty attendees participated In the view of the film.
An innovative and shocking approach
Directed by Jusep Moreno, a young talent from the region, the documentary has received recognition at international festivals, such as the Nottingham Film Festival and the K-Lidoscope Festival. Moreno emphasizes that it is the first audiovisual work to defend the perspective of the oxen, thus opposing the traditional festivals that involve their abuse.
A voiceless narrative
The documentary presents scenes of various modalities of bulls, such as the bulls headed or wrapped, with a style that avoids conventional narrative. Instead of guiding the viewer, the animals themselves, through their gestures and sounds, are allowed to transmit their suffering. This stylistic choice causes a deep reflection on viewers about the cruel reality these animals live.
The reaction of the public and the politicians
Despite the impact of the documentary, the presence of local politicians was significantly scarce. At a time when discussing the legality of these holidays, the lack of assistance to the projections by elected officials reveals a disturbing disconnection with the reality that its citizens are living.
A lost opportunity
Despite the low attendance of institutional representatives, the projections were a success in terms of citizen participation, with a large number of people who contributed to later discussions. The reaction of the audience was a reflection of the growing concerns about animal violence and abuse, a situation that deserves to be seriously approached.
Violence in popular culture
The documentary not only highlights the cruelty towards the oxen, but also serves as a mirror of our society. Images of young people laugh at the suffering of animals suggest that violence has been standardized at our festivals. This trend may have an impact on the formation of values in new generations.
The contradiction of social values
In a world where values such as empathy and respect are promoted, the reality of festive acts that involve violence against animals becomes a blatant example of contradiction. Public institutions, which usually defend non-violence, seem to participate in the trivialization of this reality.
A call to action
With the documentary ‘Yes to the oxen’, there is an opportunity for reflection and change. The Society of the Terres de l’Ebre can take a path to the reduction of animal violence and abuse, working collectively to promote a culture of respect and dignity towards all living things. The time to make a change is now.
