A Philosopher in the Arena (Un Filósofo en la Arena) 5 years old

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.

Credits

A Philosopher in the Arena Cast

Name Character
Miquel Barceló He was 62, now 67 years old as Miquel Barceló
Claude Lanzmann He was 93, 92 years old when he died as Claude Lanzmann

A Philosopher in the Arena Crew

Name Department
A Philosopher in the Arena poster
A Philosopher in the Arena (5 years)

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.

  • Release day: Friday, February 01, 2019
  • Runtime: 105 minutes