My Kingdom For...(1985)

My Kingdom For... is a documentary that explores the storied heritage of Portuguese Lusitano and Spanish Andalusian horses through the eyes of director Budd Boetticher. When Robert and Rosemarie Stack visit the Boettichers' ranch to view their prized collection, Boetticher narrates the horses' pivotal role in shaping the rejoneador tradition—bullfighting on horseback. The film delves into the rigorous training regimens required to achieve the precision and elegance demanded of both horse and rider in this classical art form. Boetticher's intimate approach captures not just the animals' physical prowess but their cultural significance across centuries of Iberian horsemanship.