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.

A Philosopher in the Arena — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 1, 2019
• Runtime
• 105 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Aarón Fernández Lesur

A Philosopher in the Arena — Cast

F

Francis Wolff Self

J

Juan Ramón de la Fuente Self

E

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma Self

J

José Cueli Self Mario Vargas Llosa Self

J

Joselito Adame Self

M

Miquel Barceló Self Claude Lanzmann Self