Extinction of the Species
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Extinción de la especie |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Matthew Porterfield |
| Runtime | 25 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (9 votes) |
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The film constructs a portrait of existential loneliness through a minimalist, almost documentary-like approach, relying on long takes and the muted soundscape of the city. The camera remains a quiet observer, tracing the protagonist's detached gaze.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of interior exile, where a chance encounter feels like a radical act of connection. The final moments leave a haunting question about the possibility of intimacy in a fragmented world. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Matthew Porterfield
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Late at night, alone, surrendering to its deliberate, contemplative pace.
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