The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper
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The Beekeeper (1986)

Tous publics (FR) | Greece, France, Italy | Greek, French | 122 min
Directed by: Theodoros Angelopoulos
7.2

Disenchanted with life, stone-faced Spiros, a retired small-town schoolteacher and active beekeeper, finds himself faced with the challenging mission of self-discovery after his daughter's wedding. In search of spring and a temperate climate for his precious bees, Spiros leaves everything behind and embarks on a solitary annual journey to follow the path of the blooming springtime flowers: a tradition passed down from generation to generation. As morose Spiros meanders through the Greek countryside, a chance encounter with a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky female drifter gradually brings to light buried emotions and overpowering feelings. But pretty soon, palpable silence turns into unspoken tension, and bittersweet nostalgia evolves into self-destructive obsession.

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Release Date

Italy
(Venice Film Festival)
1986-09
Greece
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1986-10-23
France
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1987-04-29
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Beekeeper
(Original title)
El apicultor
Argentina (video title)
The Beekeeper
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild