A Philosopher in the Arena

A Philosopher in the Arena

1h 45m 2.0/10

Overview

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.

Director

Aarón Fernández Lesur

Top Billed Cast

Mario Vargas Llosa

Mario Vargas Llosa

Self

Joselito Adame

Self

Francis Wolff

Self

Juan Ramón de la Fuente

Self

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma

Self

José Cueli

Self

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