Eréndira the Untamable

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Eréndira the Untamable (2006)

Directed by Juan Mora Catlett

“A young woman fights Spanish Conquistadors to protect her people.”

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy · 1h 57m

ERENDIRA IKIKUNARI is a beautifully shot action film that recreates the 16th century legend of Erendira, a young Purepecha woman who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of indigenous Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. When the Spanish arrive, they take advantage of the discord and conflict among the Mexican natives, reaping the benefits of a region divided. Erendira, a young Purepecha women on verge of marriage, refuses to allow her land to be destroyed and stands up to the social conventions prohibiting women to participate in battle. In the face of the invasion, she steals and learns to ride a horse against the Spanish, winning the respect of her tribal leaders. Along her amazing journey, she becomes a symbol of strength and resistance within her culture. This feature length film was shot entirely in the original Purepecha language.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Juan Mora Catlett
Screenplay
Juan Mora Catlett
Director of Photography
Toni Kuhn
Editor
Carlos Montes de Oca
Producer
Mariana Lizárraga, Elizabeth Catlett, Juan Mora Catlett, Luis Kelly

Details

Original title
Erendira Ikikunari
Release date
2006-10-15
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
ES
Spoken languages
Latin, Spanish
Countries
Mexico
Production
Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Eréndira Producciones, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC)