The Exterminating Angel
1962
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Synopsis
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.
The Exterminating Angel (1962) is a 1h 33min comedy feature film by Luis Buñuel. After a lavish dinner party, the guests find themselves unable to depart.
Key facts
Cast
Jacqueline Andere, Jose Baviera, Augusto Benedico, Luis Beristain, Silvia Pinal
Original language
Spanish
First release
May 16, 1962
Setting
Mexico
Crew
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Producer
Gustavo Alatriste
Cinematography
Gabriel Figueroa
Editing
Carlos Savage
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2008 generic
- New York Film Festival 1963 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1962 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1962 generic
Titles
| Original title | EL ÁNGEL EXTERMINADOR | Spanish |
| Alternate title | The Exterminating Angel | |
| Alternate title | L'Ange exterminateur |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Spanish) |
Full credits
| Director | Luis Buñuel |
| Cast | Jacqueline Andere, Jose Baviera, Augusto Benedico, Luis Beristain, Silvia Pinal |
| Screenplay | Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza |
| Producer | Gustavo Alatriste |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Editing | Carlos Savage |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
