Eréndira the Untamable
"A young woman fights Spanish Conquistadors to protect her people."
Originally released in 2006. Eréndira the Untamable is a adventure/drama film. directed by Juan Mora Catlett.
Starring Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez, Carlos Enrique Alarcón, and Sergio González Pérez
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez
as Eréndira
Carlos Enrique Alarcón
as Ruy Flores
Sergio González Pérez
as Fray Juan Tapia
Luis Copérnico
as Gonzalo De Vargas
Edgar Alejandre
Erandini Catalina Alvarado Villegas
as Tangaxoan Woman
Rubén Bautista
as Tangaxoan
Noel Cordero
as Young Warrior
José Flores Martínez
as Watcher
Daniela Fuentes Marín
as Tangaxoan Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
- Eréndira Producciones
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eréndira the Untamable about?
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 M...
Who directed Eréndira the Untamable?
Eréndira the Untamable was directed by Juan Mora Catlett.
How long is Eréndira the Untamable?
Eréndira the Untamable has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Eréndira the Untamable released?
Eréndira the Untamable was released on October 15, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eréndira the Untamable?
The main cast of Eréndira the Untamable includes Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez, Carlos Enrique Alarcón, Sergio González Pérez, Luis Copérnico, Edgar Alejandre.