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A Philosopher in the Arena

20191h 45mAarón Fernández Lesur,Jesús Muñoz

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"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.

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BullfightingBull FightToros

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What is A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) 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 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,…

Who stars in A Philosopher in the Arena?

A Philosopher in the Arena stars Francis Wolff (Self), Juan Ramón de la Fuente (Self), Eduardo Matos Moctezuma (Self), José Cueli (Self), Mario Vargas Llosa (Self). The film was directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur.

How long is A Philosopher in the Arena?

A Philosopher in the Arena has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019.

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