A Philosopher in the Arena

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.

MX

Made in MX

2/10

2019

Documentary

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Cast

Francis Wolff

Francis Wolff

As Self

Juan Ramón de la Fuente

Juan Ramón de la Fuente

As Self

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma

As Self

José Cueli

José Cueli

As Self

Mario Vargas Llosa

Mario Vargas Llosa

As Self

Joselito Adame

Joselito Adame

As Self

Miquel Barceló

Miquel Barceló

As Self

Claude Lanzmann

Claude Lanzmann

As Self

Georges Didi-Huberman

Georges Didi-Huberman

As Self

Catherine Millet

Catherine Millet

As Self

Agustín Díaz Yañez

Agustín Díaz Yañez

As Self

Antonio Calera-Grobet

Antonio Calera-Grobet

As Self

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