The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) poster

In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.

Director: Víctor Erice
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Luis de Pablo
Cinematography: Luis Cuadrado
Editing: Pablo G. del Amo
Production: Elías Querejeta PC, Jacel Desposito
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

beehive, baby-snatching, spanish civil war (1936-39)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spirit of the Beehive about?
In 1940, in the immediate aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, a young girl living on the Castilian plain is haunted after attending a screening of James Whale's 1931 film Frankenstein and hearing from her sister that the monster is not dead, instead existing as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn.
Who directed The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive was directed by Víctor Erice.
Who stars in The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Teresa Gimpera, Ana Torrent, Isabel Tellería, Laly Soldevila, Miguel Picazo.
How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Spirit of the Beehive?
The Spirit of the Beehive is a Drama, Fantasy film.
Where was The Spirit of the Beehive produced?
The Spirit of the Beehive was produced in Spain.