A Philosopher in the Arena

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.

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 1, 2019
Original language: Spanish
Spoken languages: French, Spanish
Countries: Mexico, Spain
Production: Santa Lucía Cine
Cast: Francis Wolff,Antonio Calera-Grobet,Miquel Barceló,José Cueli,Joselito Adame,Claude Lanzmann,Georges Didi-Huberman,Catherine Millet,Agustín Díaz Yañez,Juan Ramón de la Fuenteand 2 more
Director: Aarón Fernández Lesur,Jesús Muñoz
Writer: Rafael Casañ,Aarón Fernández Lesur,Jesús Muñoz
Cinematography: David Molina
Music: Camilo Froideval
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt9701558