The Exterminating Angel (1962)★ 8.1/10

Not Rated · MX · 95 min · May 16, 1962

Drama
Fantasy

Written by: Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza

Following a luxurious dinner party, a group of affluent guests inexplicably finds themselves unable to depart from the room. Trapped, they gradually unravel into a state of chaotic self-discovery and societal critique, reflecting their hidden instincts and unspeakable secrets.

Original title

The Exterminating Angel

Storyline

Set in a grand mansion, Luis Buñuel's surrealist film stars Silvia Pinal and showcases a group of wealthy guests trapped after a luxurious dinner party, unable to leave. The storyline explores the bizarre, allegorical chaos and savage undercurrents of the aristocracy, painting a vivid, symbolic critique of societal norms and hidden instincts within the elite. It's a captivating, surreal exploration of human nature and the intricate layers of society.

Rating

8.1 / 10 · 38,576

Companies

Producciones Gustavo Alatriste, Barcino Films, Ursulines Distribution, Contemporary Films, Svensk Filmindustri (SF), Altura Films International, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate (P.A.C.), The Criterion Collection, Video Latino, Connaissance du Cinéma, Versátil Home Vídeo, Arrow Film Distributors, Madman Entertainment, Tamasa Distribution, Dynit, France Eigasha, I.V.C., ARTE, Cinema Prestige, Divisa Home Video, Endless Classics, Kinokuniya, Leopardo Filmes, Levné Knihy, NHK-BS2, Sinister Film, The Criterion Channel, Vídeo Mercury Films

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