A Philosopher in the Arena(2019)
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.
A Philosopher in the Arena Synopsis
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.
A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) is a documentary film directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur, released on February 1, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Francis Wolff, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma and José Cueli. Viewers rate it 2.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Aarón Fernández Lesur
- Writers:
- Rafael Casañ, Aarón Fernández Lesur, Jesús Muñoz
- Cinematographer:
- David Molina
- Composer:
- Camilo Froideval
- Production:
- Santa Lucía Cine
- Status:
- Released
A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) Trailer
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A Philosopher in the Arena Cast & Crew
Main 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
as Self
- Joselito Adame
Joselito Adame
as Self
- Miquel Barceló
Miquel Barceló
as Self
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
Key crew
Directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur, written by Rafael Casañ, Aarón Fernández Lesur and Jesús Muñoz.
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A Philosopher in the Arena Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Philosopher in the Arena – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Philosopher in the Arena online?
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A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Philosopher in the Arena?
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The main cast of A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) includes Francis Wolff, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, José Cueli and Mario Vargas Llosa. The film was directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Philosopher in the Arena released?
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A Philosopher in the Arena was released on February 1, 2019 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is A Philosopher in the Arena worth watching?
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A Philosopher in the Arena (2019) holds an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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