The Exterminating Angel
The Exterminating Angel
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The Exterminating Angel (1962)

Not Rated (US) | Mexico | Spanish | 95 min
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
8.3

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.

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Release Date

France
(Cannes Film Festival)
1962-05-16
Switzerland
(Locarno Film Festival)
1962-07-29
Finland
No data
1963-03-15
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Exterminating Angel
(Original title)
El ángel exterminador
Argentina (original subtitled version)
The Exterminating Angel
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
None
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild