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Víctor Erice

Víctor Erice

Director & actor · born 30 June 1940 · Carranza, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España

Víctor Erice Aras (Spanish: [ˈbiɣtoɾ eˈɾiθe]; born 30 June 1940; Karrantza) is a Spanish film director. He is best known for his two feature fiction films, The Spirit of the Beehive (1973), which many regard as one of the greatest Spanish films ever made, and El Sur (1983).

Erice was born in Karrantza, Biscay. He studied law, political science, and economics at the University of Madrid. He also attended the Escuela Oficial de Cinematografia in 1963 to study film direction.

Where to start: The Spirit of the Beehive (1973).

As director 26

As actor 7

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Víctor Erice movie?

By viewer score, The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) at 7.6/10.

What are Víctor Erice’s most popular movies?

The Spirit of the Beehive, El Sur, Close Your Eyes.

How many movies has Víctor Erice made?

33 films on TMDB, 26 as director, 7 as actor.

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