Screening of Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Exterminating Angel’ at AUC

CAIRO – 11 November 2017: The American University in Cairo will feature a live screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s showing of “The Exterminating Angel” on November 18.



It was in this opera that the Metropolitan Opera recently saw its highest note sung. Helmed by composer Thomas Adès and directed by Tom Cairns, “The Exterminating Angel” is an adaptation of the 1962 surreal Mexican classic from director Luis Buñuel.

The story follows a group of guests invited to a lavish dinner party in Mexico City like none other. However, they quickly find out that they are mysteriously unable to leave, compelled to remain in the room. Soon, all social order breaks down as everyone succumbs to their most wild instincts.

The Metropolitan Opera’s adaptation will run from October 21 until November 21.