The Exterminating Angel
El ángel exterminador
1962 · 1h 33m · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy · Mexico · Rated 18 (DE)
The degeneration of high society!
After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart... and, over the next few days, all of their elaborate societal pretenses and façades deteriorate as they are reduced to living like animals.
Written & directed by
Luis BuñuelStory by
Luis Alcoriza7.7Smart score
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bearblack and whitedinner partyguestlambmansionpianopretensionprovocativequarantineroman catholic churchroomsheepsurrealismupper class
Rating18 (DE)
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