I Am Frankelda
Set in the late 19th century, I Am Frankelda follows a frustrated young Mexican writer who feels boxed in by the world she sees on the page. When she vents her restlessness, her spirit lingers as a ghost and slips into a self made realm where the monsters from her horror tales come alive. There,... Read more
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About I Am Frankelda
Set in the late 19th century, I Am Frankelda follows a frustrated young Mexican writer who feels boxed in by the world she sees on the page. When she vents her restlessness, her spirit lingers as a ghost and slips into a self made realm where the monsters from her horror tales come alive. There, she is guided by Herneval, the Prince of Spooks, a witty mentor who helps her see her words as more than ink. Together they work to restore the balance between the Realm of Fiction and the Realm of Existence, using Frankelda's storytelling talent to keep both worlds in harmony. The film blends whimsy with eerie color and suggests that writing can shape reality.
Directed by Arturo Ambriz and Roy Ambriz, I Am Frankelda is an animated feature presented as an original concept that fuses family friendly fantasy with horror tinges. The team builds a bold, culturally infused world through striking visuals.
Box office numbers for I Am Frankelda have not been publicly disclosed, suggesting a specialty release aimed at animation fans and families rather than a wide commercial push.
Audience reception appears positive with a 8.543/10 score from 47 votes. The film explores how storytelling can shape reality, emphasizing the writer protagonist's agency and the ethical use of imagination to maintain balance between realms.
Details
- Release Date
- October 23, 2025
- User Ratings
- 47 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Official Trailer
Cast
Mireya Mendoza
Frankelda (voice)
Arturo Mercado Jr.
Herneval (voice)
Luis Leonardo Suarez
Procustes (voice)
Gaby Cárdenas
Reina Veritena (voice)
Beto Castillo
Rey Ficturo (voice)
Magda Giner
Abuela / Tololina (voice)
Carlos Segundo
Ceimuth (voice)
Idzi Dutkiewicz
Mitélitas (voice)
Gaby Cárdenas
Veritena (voice)
Anahí Allue
Totolina (canto) (voice)
Director: Arturo Ambriz, Roy Ambriz