A Philosopher in the Arena

A Philosopher in the Arena 2019 Directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur , Jesús Muñoz Un Filósofo en la 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.

Country Mexico

Production Countries Mexico , Spain

Language Spanish

Spoken Languages French , Spanish

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Santa Lucía Cine

Release Date 1 February 2019

105 mins