Eréndira the Untamable (2006)
A young woman fights Spanish Conquistadors to protect her people.
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.
Cast
- Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez - Eréndira
- Carlos Enrique Alarcón - Ruy Flores
- Sergio González Pérez - Fray Juan Tapia
- Luis Copérnico - Gonzalo De Vargas
- Edgar Alejandre
- Erandini Catalina Alvarado Villegas - Tangaxoan Woman
- Rubén Bautista - Tangaxoan
- Noel Cordero - Young Warrior
- José Flores Martínez - Watcher
- Daniela Fuentes Marín - Tangaxoan Woman
Screenplay
- Juan Mora Catlett (Screenplay)
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 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.
- Who directed Eréndira the Untamable?
- Eréndira the Untamable was directed by Juan Mora Catlett.
- Who stars in Eréndira the Untamable?
- Eréndira the Untamable stars Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez, Carlos Enrique Alarcón, Sergio González Pérez, Luis Copérnico, Edgar Alejandre, Erandini Catalina Alvarado Villegas.
- How long is Eréndira the Untamable?
- Eréndira the Untamable has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Eréndira the Untamable?
- Eréndira the Untamable is a Adventure, Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Eréndira the Untamable produced?
- Eréndira the Untamable was produced in Mexico.