What a magical story. My adoration for young Ana soars so high, she carried this film with her amazing talent, what an ability to capture and keep an audience. This tale took me back to when I was a child. Like Ana I experienced some teasing/trickery from my older sibling which left me like Ana wondering, asking, imagining many things. What's imagined can seem so real, so extreme you question yourself about reality sometimes. What child doesn't have an imaginary friend? What we saw through the eyes of Ana was real, her emotion/her experience had me glued to the screen. Erice blends the story of Frankenstein within Ana's pursuit to place herself within the chaotic family/world she lives in. As a really strong character, fearless, and bold - she embarked on a journey I as an adult would never step foot on. While beautiful and innocent, rich and intellectual - this film is a bit suspenseful and scary, which is why I scaled this movie with such a high review....so many ingredients which I truly appreciate Erice for thoughtfully assembling.
Review of The Spirit of the Beehive
