The Spirit of the Beehive

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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

Director

Víctor Erice

Original Language

ES

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.

When was The Spirit of the Beehive released?

The Spirit of the Beehive was released on October 8, 1973.

How long is The Spirit of the Beehive?

The Spirit of the Beehive has a runtime of 1h 38m.

Where can I track The Spirit of the Beehive?

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