The Beehive
1982, Spanish. Directed by Mario Camus.
As in the novel of the same title from Camilo Jose Cela, "La Colmena" is a sad composition with the stories of many people in the Madrid of 1942, just the postwar of the spanish civil war. The main theme of the film is the contrast between the poets, surviving close to misery under the Franco's regime, and the winners of the war, the emerging class of the people that makes easy money with illegal business.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Mario CamusDirector
- Ana BelénVictorita
- Concha VelascoPurita
- Victoria AbrilJulita
- Francisco RabalRicardo Sorbedo
- Mario PardoRubio Antofagasta
- Fiorella FaltoyanoFilo
- José «Saza» SazatornilTesifonte Ovejero
- José Luis López VázquezLeonardo Meléndez
- Mary CarrilloDoña Asunción
- Charo LópezNati Robles
- Marta Fernández MuroAmparito
- Emilio Gutiérrez CabaVentura Aguado
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1982
- Original title
- La colmena
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- José Luis Dibildos
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What The Beehive is based on
The Beehive is based on The Hive (1951) by Camilo José Cela, published by Emecé Editores.
1951
The Hive
By Camilo José Cela
Published by Emecé Editores
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The Beehive: quick answers
Is The Beehive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beehive?
The Beehive runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Beehive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beehive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beehive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Beehive yet.
Which OTT platform is The Beehive on?
The Beehive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beehive?
If you liked The Beehive, try The Tit and the Moon, Kinds of Kindness, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed The Beehive?
The Beehive (1982) was directed by Mario Camus and stars Ana Belén, Concha Velasco, Victoria Abril.
What is The Beehive based on?
The Beehive is based on The Hive (1951) by Camilo José Cela, published by Emecé Editores.