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A Philosopher in the Arena (2019)

Original title: Un Filósofo en la Arena

2019-02-01 · 1h 45m · ES
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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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Rafael CasañWriterAarón FernándezDirector, WriterJesús MuñozDirector, Writer

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Francis WolffFrancis WolffFrancis WolffJuan Ramón de la FuenteJuan Ramón de la FuenteJuan Ramón de la FuenteEduardo Matos MoctezumaEduardo Matos MoctezumaEduardo Matos MoctezumaJosé CueliJosé CueliJosé CueliMario Vargas LlosaMario Vargas LlosaMario Vargas LlosaJoselito AdameJoselito AdameJoselito AdameMiquel BarcelóMiquel BarcelóMiquel BarcelóClaude LanzmannClaude LanzmannClaude LanzmannGeorges Didi-HubermanGeorges Didi-HubermanGeorges Didi-HubermanCatherine MilletCatherine MilletCatherine MilletAgustín Díaz YañezAgustín Díaz YañezAgustín Díaz YanezAntonio Calera-GrobetAntonio Calera-GrobetAntonio Calera-Grobet

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Bull fightTorosTauromaquia

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityBull Fight · Toros · TauromaquiaDirector preference1027876 · 1027878Actor preference617700 · 561471 · 778151Country preferenceMxDecade preference2010

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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 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.

How long is A Philosopher in the Arena?

A Philosopher in the Arena has a runtime of 105 minutes.