Synopsis
A cobbler gets a job in a Circus as a janitor, recommended by the beautiful girl rider of the show. But later, he gets in trouble when he involves in dangerous acts, such as the trapeze. Obviously, our friend will risk his life by the love of his new girlfriend.
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For a complete list of other credits, including producer, screenwriter, actor and editor (re-cutting) see Buñuel 100 Years , which includes a list of documentaries made about the director.
For a complete list of other credits, including producer, screenwriter, actor and editor (re-cutting) see Buñuel 100 Years , which includes a list of documentaries made about the director.
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Monte Hellman, “Victor Erice’s Spirit of the Beehive ,” Projections 4 1/2 , London, Faber & Faber, , pp. 84-6
David Ansen, “ The Spirit of the Beehive ” in Kathy Schulz Huffhines (ed.), Foreign Affairs: The National Society of Film Critics’ Video Guide to Foreign Films , San Francisco, Mercury House, , pp. 460-3
David Ansen, “ The Spirit of the Beehive ” in Kathy Schulz Huffhines (ed.), Foreign Affairs: The National Society of Film Critics’ Video Guide to Foreign Films , San Francisco, Mercury House, , pp. 460-3
Marvin D’Lugo, “ The Spirit of the Beehive
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