The Spirit of the Beehive Budget
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Synopsis
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.
What is known about the production of The Spirit of the Beehive?
"The Spirit of the Beehive," a drama released in 1973, was directed by Víctor Erice and stars Ana Torrent, Fernando Fernán Gómez. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Elías Querejeta PC, Jacel Desposito produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: The film's producer, Elías Querejeta, worried that the film would not reach completion.
What were the major cost factors in The Spirit of the Beehive?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Spirit of the Beehive."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Awards and Recognition
7 wins & 1 nomination total
- Golden Shell
Critical Reception
According to the DVD supplement "Footprints of a Spirit" in the Criterion Collection's presentation of The Spirit of the Beehive, when the film was awarded first prize at the prestigious San Sebastián Film Festival, there were boos of derision and some people stomped their feet in protest. The film's producer said many in the audience offered him their condolences after the first screening in late 1973.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Spirit of the Beehive?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Spirit of the Beehive's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) win?
7 wins & 1 nomination total.
Who directed The Spirit of the Beehive and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Víctor Erice, written by Ángel Fernández Santos, Víctor Erice, shot by Luis Cuadrado, with music by Luis de Pablo, edited by Pablo G. del Amo.
Where was The Spirit of the Beehive filmed?
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