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The Spirit of the Beehive

19731h 38mVíctor Erice
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 87

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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.

DramaFantasy
BeehiveBaby-snatchingSpanish Civil War (1936-39)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) 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 stars in The Spirit of the Beehive?

The Spirit of the Beehive stars Ana Torrent (Ana), Fernando Fernán Gómez (Fernando), Teresa Gimpera (Teresa), Isabel Tellería (Isabel), Laly Soldevila (Doña Lucía). The film was directed by Víctor Erice.

How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?

The Spirit of the Beehive has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973.

Is The Spirit of the Beehive worth watching?

The Spirit of the Beehive holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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