This anthology examines the aesthetic, historical, and sociological forces at work in Victor Erice's films and includes an extensive interview with the director. This broad array of writings provides insight into not only three unforgettable films but also into 20th-century Spanish society, as well as world cinema. The Cinema of Víctor Erice will serve as an important resource to measure the career of this director who-along with Buñuel, Saura, and Almodóvar-has helped show the world the creative range of Spanish cinema.