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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Andrew Pulver

The Spirit of the Beehive director Víctor Erice to make his first feature in 30 years

Director Victor Erice.
Back in the frame … Víctor Erice in 2015. Photograph: Sarah Lee/The Guardian

Veteran Spanish director Víctor Erice, best known for 1973 classic The Spirit of the Beehive, is making his first feature film in 30 years, it has been revealed.

El Diario reports that the new project, titled Cerrar los Ojos (Close Your Eyes), is being funded by Canal Sur, the public broadcaster for the Andalusia region of Spain. No information has been divulged as to its content, other than that José Coronado and María León have been cast in the lead roles, and that it is due for release in 2023.

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