A Philosopher in the Arena (2019)
They reflect on mankind’s relationship with animals and nature, but most importantly on our relationship with death and the meaning of the ultimate journey: life itself.
After his retirement, french philosopher and bullfighting enthusiast Francis Wolff decides to embark on a journey to France, Spain and Mexico joined by two mexican filmmakers who hardly know anything about bullfighting, a culture whose days seem to be numbered. During their road trip, they encounter numerous personalities with whom they reflect on mankind’s relationship with animals and nature, but most importantly on our relationship with death and the meaning of the ultimate journey: life itself.
Director: Aarón Fernández Lesur, Jesús Muñoz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: February 1, 2019
Cast
- Francis Wolff - Self
- Juan Ramón de la Fuente - Self
- Eduardo Matos Moctezuma - Self
- José Cueli - Self
- Mario Vargas Llosa - Self
- Joselito Adame - Self
- Miquel Barceló - Self
- Claude Lanzmann - Self
- Georges Didi-Huberman - Self
- Catherine Millet - Self
Screenplay
Music: Camilo Froideval
Cinematography: David Molina
Editing: Octavio Iturbe
Production: Santa Lucía Cine
Country: Mexico, Spain
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
bullfighting, bull fight, toros
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Philosopher in the Arena about?
- After his retirement, french philosopher and bullfighting enthusiast Francis Wolff decides to embark on a journey to France, Spain and Mexico joined by two mexican filmmakers who hardly know anything about bullfighting, a culture whose days seem to be numbered. During their road trip, they encounter numerous personalities with whom they reflect on mankind’s relationship with animals and nature, but most importantly on our relationship with death and the meaning of the ultimate journey: life itself.
- Who directed A Philosopher in the Arena?
- A Philosopher in the Arena was directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur, Jesús Muñoz.
- Who stars in A Philosopher in the Arena?
- A Philosopher in the Arena stars Francis Wolff, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, José Cueli, Mario Vargas Llosa, Joselito Adame.
- How long is A Philosopher in the Arena?
- A Philosopher in the Arena has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is A Philosopher in the Arena?
- A Philosopher in the Arena is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Philosopher in the Arena produced?
- A Philosopher in the Arena was produced in Mexico, Spain.