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A Philosopher in the Arena
Documentary

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."

20191h 45m2.0 TMDb

Directed by Aarón Fernández Lesur

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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.

Cast

Francis Wolff

Francis Wolff

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Juan Ramón de la Fuente

Juan Ramón de la Fuente

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Eduardo Matos Moctezuma

Eduardo Matos Moctezuma

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José Cueli

José Cueli

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Mario Vargas Llosa

Mario Vargas Llosa

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Joselito Adame

Joselito Adame

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Miquel Barceló

Miquel Barceló

Self

Claude Lanzmann

Claude Lanzmann

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Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7
Humor5
Realism9.2
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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