One of Buñuel's best satirical comedies, it's a parody of the director's pessimistic thoughts on human nature and a dig at the bourgeois way of life. In particular, the use of the spiritual symbols of the bourgeoisie such as mansions and churches shows that the bourgeoisie is shackled by their own spiritual space, and expresses the pessimism and ridicule of the director for the way out of this group of people. As for what the film is alluding to, some people think it implies the closure of Spain at that time, and some people think it is a symbol of human beings cocooning themselves with traditions and norms, but the director stated in the opening credit: "From a rational point of view, the best explanation is that there is no explanation. "
The Exterminating Angel evaluation action
2022-06-13 19:28
Extended Reading
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Rodolfo 2022-06-13 21:21:01
A mirror image of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Representing the Spanish ruling class, they celebrated their victory over the working class with a feast, only to discover that the feast would never end. These people are imprisoned in their own bourgeois cul-de-sac. Of course, Buñuel never shows his political symbols to much fanfare, and the film is just an unusually dry comedy that is best explained by its lack of explanation.
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Rickey 2022-06-13 20:35:28
1. [The prudent charm of the bourgeoisie] Prelude (no food to eat vs no food to leave), but less cinematic and less free. 2. Not only ridicules the middle class and Catholics, but also self-imprisonment and even cocooning is a magical barrier that is difficult for mortals to break through. 3. Surreal omens with two banquets and repeated introductions. 4. Chicken feet in handbags, nightmares of crawling with broken hands, breaking water pipes to grab water, bears and slaughtered lambs. 5. The recovery of the church and the shooting of the military and police ended. (8.5/10)
The Exterminating Angel quotes
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Edmundo Nobile: Everything was perfect, Lucia, despite - at this hour even lipstick begins to fade.
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Edmundo Nobile: I love the spontaneity of this situation. If you'd like to spend the night, we'll make up as many rooms as needed. I'm pleased to see the old spirit of improvisation is alive and well.