Extinction of the Species
Extinción de la especie
Synopsis
Esther, an 18 year-old from the North of Mexico, wakes up in Mexico City overwhelmed and alone. She completes her morning rituals and leaves her apartment to look for work. Wandering the city streets, she attempts to connect with strangers she meets, including a young delivery man who she follows discreetly to the house of a mysterious woman. There, Esther finds a kindred spirit and a companion for the end of the world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolasa Ruiz, Matthew Porterfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolasa Ruiz, Matthew Porterfield
- Original Title
- Extinción de la especie
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Taller Tritón
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolasa Ruiz, Matthew Porterfield
Nicolasa Ruiz, Matthew Porterfield
Daniel Zúñiga
Clemente Castor Reyes
Julián Antuñano, Mario Antuñano, Claudio Zilleruelo
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolasa Ruiz
Director
Matthew Porterfield
Director
Nicolasa Ruiz
Screenplay
Matthew Porterfield
Screenplay
Julián Antuñano
Producer
Mario Antuñano
Producer
Claudio Zilleruelo
Producer
Clemente Castor Reyes
Editor
Daniel Zúñiga
Director of Photography
Regina Quintana
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extinction of the Species
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Extinction of the Species about?
Esther, an 18 year-old from the North of Mexico, wakes up in Mexico City overwhelmed and alone. She completes her morning rituals and leaves her apartment to look for work. Wandering the city streets, she attempts to connect with strangers she meets, including a young delivery man who she follows discreetly to the house of a mysterious woman. There, Esther finds a kindred spirit and a companion for the end of the world.
Who directed Extinction of the Species?
Extinction of the Species was directed by Nicolasa Ruiz, Matthew Porterfield.
Who stars in Extinction of the Species?
The principal cast of Extinction of the Species includes Karen Furlong, Nathalia Acevedo, Fernando Hilerio, María José Cruz.
When was Extinction of the Species released and how long is it?
Extinction of the Species was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 25m.