Chasing Red

Chasing Red is the only film i've ever seen that actually captures how it feels to run with the bulls. The mix of camera angles really displays the chaos at street level, the footage of injuries brings home how dangerous this is and it will leave your heart racing almost like the real thing.

As the film follows a set of very different runners with different experience levels it not only serves as a thrilling ride but also as a tutorial on the thought process a runner goes through.

This is a fine, fine piece of work and deserves the awards it has picked up.

As a first time director, Dennis does a nice job of letting us be a fly on the wall as a few of his friends (and himself) take on the festivities and the culture of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Through his film, we get to understand why some people include this activity in their lives. His subjects include Americans and a Spaniard, so we get less of a Western view, but more of a human view. I also how Dennis touched on the bullfighting aspect of the festival without passing judgement, leaving those tricky emotions to the audience.

The filmmaking is nice, while not being too obtrusive or artistic. Editing is tight, the film flies by (as it should).

Recommend.

Dennis Clancey's directorial debut of Chasing Red gives the viewer an excellent insight into the running of the bulls.

I did not know much about the bull run in Pamplona before viewing, but afterwards I can see how it requires a lot of planning and training.

It touches on every aspect of the run including the history, which I would have liked to see more of.

It was nice to see the types of people that want to run year after year. The aerial shots also added a nice viewpoint.

I would love to maybe see a part two in the future and if I am ever crazy enough to run with the bulls, I will be contacting Mr. Clancey!

This movie centres on the action at the week long San Fermin festival or the Pamplona Running of the Bulls, in Spain. It follows the experiences of a group of enthusiasts, some returning practitioners others at their first running. For anyone who has ever been, wanted to visit or simply unsure what the festival entails this film is a must.

The cinematography compels the viewer to engage in the experience, providing a realistic portrayal of the dangers involved in this adrenalin fuelled run.

A thoroughly engaging experience and a lot safer than running on the horns of the Bulls...as you will see!

What I loved most about this piece of work is that it captures the true essence of why people run in the first place. I think most people think that the runners just do it to be macho or to show off. That is so far from the truth and this film captures it. Everyone has their own reason to be there and yet they are all linked by this same 2 and a half minutes of time. Excellent job and I will certainly recommend to anyone who is considering the run or even just wants to understand it. It honestly makes me proud to be in that brotherhood of men and women that have run before me. If you are considering the run, please take time out to give this a watch.