Eréndira the Untamable
Oct 15, 2006 · 1h 57m
Director
Juan Mora CatlettOverview
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 of Eréndira the Untamable
Xochiquetzatl RodríguezEréndira- Carlos Enrique AlarcónRuy Flores
- Sergio González PérezFray Juan Tapia
- Luis CopérnicoGonzalo De Vargas
- Edgar Alejandre
- Erandini Catalina Alvarado VillegasTangaxoan Woman
- Rubén BautistaTangaxoan
- Noel CorderoYoung Warrior
- José Flores MartínezWatcher
- Daniela Fuentes MarínTangaxoan Woman
Alberto GarcíaDomingo Child- Yuritzi Gómez RamírezTangaxoan Woman
- Luis Esteban Huacúz DímasT'Shue
- Adelaida HuertaEréndira's Uncle
- Ismael García MarcelinoAndamuqua
- Manuel Martínez RuizNahuatlaco
- Marco Antonio OrtizPetamuti
- Ireneo RojasNarrator
- Soledad RuízOld Oracle Woman
Crew of Eréndira the Untamable
Juan Mora CatlettDirector, Producer, Screenplay- Mariana LizárragaProducer
- Elizabeth CatlettProducer
Luis KellyProducer- Walter NavasExecutive Producer
- Toni KuhnDirector of Photography
- Carlos Montes de OcaEditor
Carlos AguilarSound- Julián PizáMakeup Artist
- Aurora SanchezHair Designer
- Saul H. LieraCostume Supervisor
- Andrés SánchezMusic
- Gilda NavarroArt Direction
About Eréndira the Untamable
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…
When was Eréndira the Untamable released?
Eréndira the Untamable was released on October 15, 2006.
How long is Eréndira the Untamable?
Eréndira the Untamable runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who directed Eréndira the Untamable?
Eréndira the Untamable was directed by Juan Mora Catlett.
Who is in the cast of Eréndira the Untamable?
The cast of Eréndira the Untamable includes Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez (Eréndira), Carlos Enrique Alarcón (Ruy Flores), Sergio González Pérez (Fray Juan Tapia), Luis Copérnico (Gonzalo De Vargas) and Edgar Alejandre.