The Exterminating Angel
“Opera National de Paris”
Synopsis
After last season’s The Dante Project, the Paris Opera continues to explore the music of contemporary composer Thomas Adès with the French premiere of The Exterminating Angel. Inspired by Luis Buñuel’s 1962 surrealist film, which offered a scathing critique of the bourgeoisie, the work begins with a dinner among upper-class friends in a plush mansion after an opera performance. But, gradually, a mysterious force prevents the fifteen guests from leaving the reception. In this confinement for no apparent reason, drawn out over several days, the veneer of propriety cracks, revealing the worst of human nature. Thomas Adès has written a rich and tense score, amplifying the libretto’s strange atmosphere with unusual instruments such as the ondes Martenot. The Paris Opera has entrusted the staging of this huis-clos to Calixto Bieito. The director has long been fascinated by Buñuel’s universe.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jacquelyn Stucker
Lucia de Nobile
Gloria Tronel
Leticia Meynar
Hilary Summers
Leonora Palma
Claudia Boyle
Silvia de Avila
Christine Rice
Blanca Delgado
Amina Edris
Beatriz
Nicky Spence
Edmundo de Nobile
Frédéric Antoun
Comte Raul Ybenes
Jarett Ott
Colonel Alvaro Gomez
Anthony Roth Costanzo
Francisco de Avila
Filipe Manu
Eduardo
Philippe Sly
Senor Russel
Paul Gay
Alberto Roc
Thomas Adès
Conductor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Calixto Bieito
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Adès
- Original Title
- The Exterminating Angel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Calixto Bieito
Thomas Adès
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Adès
Writer
Calixto Bieito
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exterminating Angel
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What is The Exterminating Angel about?
After last season’s The Dante Project, the Paris Opera continues to explore the music of contemporary composer Thomas Adès with the French premiere of The Exterminating Angel. Inspired by Luis Buñuel’s 1962 surrealist film, which offered a scathing critique of the bourgeoisie, the work begins with a dinner among upper-class friends in a plush mansion after an opera performance. But, gradually, a mysterious force prevents the fifteen guests from leaving the reception. In this confinement for no apparent reason, drawn out over several days, the veneer of propriety cracks, revealing the worst of human nature. Thomas Adès has written a rich and tense score, amplifying the libretto’s strange atmosphere with unusual instruments such as the ondes Martenot. The Paris Opera has entrusted the staging of this huis-clos to Calixto Bieito. The director has long been fascinated by Buñuel’s universe.
Who directed The Exterminating Angel?
The Exterminating Angel was directed by Calixto Bieito.
Who stars in The Exterminating Angel?
The principal cast of The Exterminating Angel includes Jacquelyn Stucker, Gloria Tronel, Hilary Summers, Claudia Boyle, Christine Rice.
When was The Exterminating Angel released and how long is it?
The Exterminating Angel was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.