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I Am Frankelda

Play trailer 1:48 Poster for I Am Frankelda PG In Theaters Jun 12 1h 53m Fantasy Animation Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her. But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life. Guided by Herneval, a tormented prince trapped between dreams and nightmares, she must restore balance between fiction and reality before both realms collapse. Meanwhile, the sinister writer Procustes and his conspirators plot to seize control. As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse. To rewrite their fate, she must confront a love that defies existence and reclaim her power as a storyteller--before dark forces consume her imagination and reveal horrors beyond her creation.

Cast & Crew

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Arturo Ambriz

Director

Roy Ambriz

Director

Mireya Mendoza

Frankelda

Arturo Mercado Jr.

Herneval

Luis Leonardo Suárez

Procustes

Habana Zoé

Voice

Critics Reviews

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Kambole Campbell IndieWire Nov 4
B+
The magic of “I Am Frankelda” lies in how its form speaks to its function, as the notion of art taking on a life of its own becomes more convincing when conveyed through puppetry this spectacular and lively. Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar Variety Oct 31
Frontloaded with the extensive mythology and the mechanics of this storytelling realm, “I Am Frankelda” can feel a bit dense narratively, yet its many visual pleasures continually mesmerize. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Aug 22
It feels like a staggering achievement in Mexican animation, a bold burst of culturally-specific fantasy that wears every ounce of ambition on its perfectly-crafted sleeve. Go to Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky 2h
A stunning, spooky stop-motion masterpiece, I Am Frankelda is a deeply moving tribute to the unstoppable power of an artist’s voice. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment 5h
7/10
It only speaks to the added value that comes from a film like this, which is, ostensibly, the way culture affects what’s going on with these kinds of productions. Go to Full Review Gissane Sophia Lady Geeks Media 2d
Vibrant and enticing from start to finish, it’s not a feature to be missed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her. But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life. Guided by Herneval, a tormented prince trapped between dreams and nightmares, she must restore balance between fiction and reality before both realms collapse. Meanwhile, the sinister writer Procustes and his conspirators plot to seize control. As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse. To rewrite their fate, she must confront a love that defies existence and reclaim her power as a storyteller--before dark forces consume her imagination and reveal horrors beyond her creation.
Director
Arturo Ambriz, Roy Ambriz
Producer
Roy Ambriz, Arturo Ambriz
Screenwriter
Roy Ambriz, Arturo Ambriz
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Cinema Fantasma
Rating
PG (Some Violence|Bloody Images|Scary Content Throughout|Brief Language|Thematic Material)
Genre
Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 12, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 12, 2026
Runtime
1h 53m