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."
Originally released in 2019. A Philosopher in the Arena is a documentary film. directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur.
Starring Francis Wolff, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, and Eduardo Matos Moctezuma
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Santa Lucía Cine
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 anythi...
Who directed A Philosopher in the Arena?
A Philosopher in the Arena was directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur.
How long is A Philosopher in the Arena?
A Philosopher in the Arena has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was A Philosopher in the Arena released?
A Philosopher in the Arena was released on February 1, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Philosopher in the Arena?
The main cast of A Philosopher in the Arena includes Francis Wolff, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, José Cueli, Mario Vargas Llosa.