# The Spirit of the Beehive \(Criterion Collection\) DVD

The Spirit of the Beehive from the Criterion Collection is a drama directed by Victor Erice, presented here on a two-disc NTSC DVD. Set in a Castilian village in 1940, the film follows a young girl haunted by a traveling screening of Frankenstein.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 715515103213
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:19:42.985Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 263

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## At a glance

- Story set in a small Castilian village in 1940, after the Spanish Civil War.
- The central character, six-year-old Ana, becomes haunted by a traveling movie screening of Frankenstein.
- The listing specifies two discs and English subtitles.

## Pros

- Two-disc presentation of the film for collectors of Criterion releases.
- English subtitles are listed, alongside English as the language.

## Cons

- DVD format may not suit buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.

## Specifications

### Disc and playback
- Format: DVD, NTSC
- Number of discs: 2
- Runtime: 1 hour and 39 minutes
- Language: English
- MPAA rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
### Film details
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Victor Erice
- Contributors: Ana Torrent, Fernando Fernan Gomez, Isabel Telleria, Teresa Gimpera, Victor Erice
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: January 8, 2013
- Model number: 715515103213
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions and weight: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.16 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Spanish drama and Victor Erice's films.
- Criterion Collection DVD collectors who prefer a two-disc edition.
- Buyers comfortable with a film whose pacing may feel slow.

## Less suited to

- Shoppers specifically seeking Blu-ray or 4K playback.
- Viewers who prefer fast-paced films.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the DVD's quality and describes the film as beautifully filmed, with a heartwarming story. Reactions to its pacing are mixed, and some customers find it very slow moving. That response may matter to viewers choosing a drama for its contemplative style rather than a brisk plot. The overall rating distribution leans positive, but ratings alone do not establish why individual customers responded as they did.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the DVD's quality.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the film as beautifully filmed and its story as heartwarming.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing draws mixed reactions, with some customers describing the film as very slow moving.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as a two-disc DVD in NTSC format.
### Does the DVD include subtitles?
English subtitles are listed.
### What is the film about?
Set in a Castilian village in 1940, it follows six-year-old Ana after she watches a traveling screening of Frankenstein and becomes haunted by the memory.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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