Direction: Víctor Erice

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Víctor Erice. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The South

1983 · Movie · 93 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Omero Antonutti · Sonsoles Aranguren · Icíar Bollaín · Lola Cardona

Synopsis The South (1983) follows the journey of Estrella, a young girl who is transplanted from her cherished homeland in Southern Spain to the unfamiliar North. Estrella's heart remains deeply connected to her birthplace, a bond that is vividly expressed through...

7.8

14K votes

7.8

14K votes

The Spirit of the Beehive

1973 · Movie · 94 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Ana Torrent · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Isabel Tellería · Laly Soldevila

Synopsis The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) unfolds in a quiet Castilian village during the early 1940s, in the aftermath of the devastating Spanish Civil War. The story revolves around two young sisters, Ana and her sibling, who, after witnessing a...

7.7

18K votes

7.7

18K votes

Dream Of Light

1992 · Documentary · 139 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Antonio López

Synopsis Dream Of Light (1992) follows renowned filmmaker Victor Erice as he ventures into the creative realm of a dedicated artist, Antonio Lopez Garcia. The documentary captures Garcia's meticulous journey as he strives to create a masterpiece depicting a quince tree...

7.4

5K votes

7.4

5K votes

La morte rouge (Soliloquio)

2006 · Documentary · 33 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Víctor Erice

7.1

505 votes

7.1

505 votes

7.1

830 votes

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet

2002 · Movie · 92 min. · Germany

Direction Wim Wenders · Víctor Erice · Werner Herzog · Chen Kaige

Cast Chloë Sevigny · Amber Tamblyn · Ana Sofía Liaño · Pelayo Suárez

Synopsis Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002) is a distinctive cinematic exploration of the most universal theme: time. This anthology film features 15 directors, each given exactly ten minutes to present their unique vision. With unrestricted creative freedom, these filmmakers offer...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Close Your Eyes

2023 · Movie · 169 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Manolo Solo · José Coronado · Ana Torrent · Soledad Villamil

Synopsis Close Your Eyes (2023) follows the enigmatic disappearance of renowned Spanish actor Julio Arenas during a film shoot. Despite an extensive search, his remains were never recovered, and authorities presumed he met with a fatal accident near the sea. Decades...

6.7

7K votes

6.7

7K votes

Historic Centre (Centro Histórico)

2012 · Movie · 80 min. · Portugal

Direction Pedro Costa · Manoel de Oliveira · Víctor Erice · Aki Kaurismäki

Cast Judite Araujo · Maria Fatima Braga Lima · Arlindo Fernandes · Filomena Gigante

Synopsis Historic Centre (Centro Histórico) (2012) is a cinematic journey that weaves together four distinct narratives, each paying homage to the rich cultural tapestry and historical significance of Guimarães, a city nestled in the northern region of Portugal. The film beautifully...

6.2

412 votes

6.2

412 votes

6.0

434 votes

Arroyo de la Luz (S)

2005 · Documentary · 20 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

6.0

69 votes

6.0

69 votes

Sea-Mail (S)

2006 · Movie · 4 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Víctor Erice

Synopsis Sea-Mail (S) (2006) is a brief cinematic piece crafted by Víctor Erice as a personal missive to Abbas Kiarostami, created for the global art exhibition "Correspondances." The film is notable for its minimal text, which includes the phrase "Dear Kiarostami"...

4.5

314 votes

4.5

314 votes

3.11 A Sense of Home

2012 · Movie · 75 min. · Japan

Direction Naomi Kawase · Kaori Momoi · Toyoko Yamasaki · Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Cast Kaori Momoi · Zhao Tao · Ana Torrent

Synopsis 3.11 A Sense of Home (2012) is a collaborative cinematic tribute to the victims and impacted regions of the Tohoku Earthquake that struck on March 3rd, 2011. Twenty-one filmmakers and artists from around the globe contributed their unique perspectives, each...

4.4

38 votes

4.4

38 votes

Sketches (1990-2003)

2003 · Documentary · 29 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Antonio López

Synopsis Sketches (1990-2003) (2003) serves as a prelude to ‘The Quince Tree Sun’. The documentary features footage captured by Erice during the summer of 1990, as he was in the process of preparing for that film. The footage offers a glimpse...

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Víctor Erice: Abbas Kiarostami: Correspondencias

2016 · Documentary · 96 min. · Spain

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Los días perdidos

1963 · Movie · 41 min. · Spain

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Francisco Andrada · María Teresa Dressel · María Elena Flores · Luisa Muñoz

Synopsis Los días perdidos (1963) is a 40-minute medium-length cinematic work that delves into the life of a Spanish immigrant woman residing in Paris. The narrative unfolds as she embarks on a journey back to Spain following the passing of her...

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Broken Windows

2013 · Documentary · 34 min. · Portugal

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Judite Araujo · Maria Fatima Braga Lima · Arlindo Fernandes · Filomena Gigante

Synopsis Broken Windows (2013) delves into the intricacies of urban life, capturing the essence of existence through various perspectives—be it a glass pane, a camera lens, or the viewfinder of a photographer. The documentary begins with a stark, black-and-white transition, setting...

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