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. "
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The Exterminating Angel quotes
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Carlos Conde; Doctor: Since last night, not one of us, try as we might, has been able to leave this room. What's going on here?
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Carlos Conde; Doctor: The most important thing is to keep our heads. There's nothing worse than panic. This situation can't go on indefinitely. We're not under some spell. This isn't some sorcerer's castle. Only by dispassionate analysis can we get to the bottom of our inaction.