The Exterminating Angel
| The Exterminating Angel | |
|---|---|
Original film poster | |
| Spanish | El ángel exterminador |
| Directed by | Luis Buñuel |
| Screenplay by | Luis Buñuel |
| Story by | Luis Alcoriza Luis Buñuel |
| Produced by | Gustavo Alatriste |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Edited by | Carlos Savage Jr. |
| Music by | Raúl Lavista |
Production companies | Producciones Gustavo Alatriste Estudios Churubusco |
| Distributed by | Altura |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Exterminating Angel (Spanish: El ángel exterminador) is a 1962 Mexican surrealist black comedy film written and directed by Luis Buñuel. Starring Silvia Pinal and produced by Pinal's then-husband Gustavo Alatriste, the film tells the story of a group of wealthy guests who find themselves unable to leave after a lavish dinner party, and the chaos that ensues. Sharply satirical and allegorical, it contains a depiction of the aristocracy that suggests they "harbor savage instincts and unspeakable secrets".
In 2004, The New York Times included the film in a list of "The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made". The film was adapted into an opera of the same name in 2016.