ENTERTAINMENT-FRANCE-BULLFIGHTING-WOMEN

Marie Barcelo has always aspired to be a torreira, a female bullfighter, and trains at a bullfighting school in Southern France. Despite the male-dominated field, she finds inspiration in Cristina Sanchez, a legendary torreira. Marie's coach praises her physical prowess, and her passion for bullfighting began in childhood, supported by her family. She aims to pass the Alternativa, a test to become a fully-fledged matador, a feat no French woman has achieved. The video explores the cultural significance of bullfighting and Marie's journey in this challenging arena.

Describe the significance of Marie's first bullfight experience.

What does Marie hope to achieve by passing the Alternativa test?