A PHILOSOPHER IN THE ARENA
Synopsis
The French philosopher Francis Wolff, a great bullfighting enthusiast, is troubled by the growing bans on bullfights. At the filmmakers' invitation, he embarks on a journey through France, Spain, and Mexico in search of answers. Is it possible to defend bullfighting philosophically while also presenting a coherent ethical framework of humankind's moral duties toward animals? Throughout the journey, various encounters arise that invite us to reflect on the relationship between human beings and animals and nature, on the meaning of life, and on our relationship with death.
Direction
Aarón Fernández y Jesús Muñoz
Production
Jesús Muñoz y Aarón Fernández
Production company
Santa Lucía Cine, Qubit Media. With the support from Eficine Producción and Programa Ibermedia
Year
2018
Festivals
Festival de Guadalajara
Festival de Montreal
Festival de Monterrey
Buenos Aires Festival de Cine Independiente BAFICI
Encuentros del Otro Cine EDOC, Quito Ecuador
Mostra Ecofalante, São Paulo
Docs Valencia