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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Raúl: You led us into this trap. You made us the butt of this cruel joke.
Edmundo Nobile: I have, my friend? By inviting you to dinner? By opening my doors to you?
Raúl: Exactly. You called us one by one to come for dinner after the opera. Such a cordial invitation. "I'd be honored if you would..." et cetera. We could have been sound asleep at home or in some brothel, instead of here.
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Sergio Russell: I'm happy that I won't see the extermination.