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A Philosopher in the Arena (2019)

Poster for 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.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Aarón Fernández
  • Profile picture of Mario Vargas Llosa
    Self Mario Vargas Llosa
  • Profile picture of Claude Lanzmann
    Self Claude Lanzmann

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Keywords

  • bullfighting
  • bull fight
  • toros