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‘Soy Frankelda’ Opens in Mexican Theaters, Marking a First for Homegrown Stop‑Motion

Backed by Guillermo del Toro, the release pairs commercial screens with cultural access to elevate a handcrafted milestone.

Overview

  • The feature rolls out nationwide in Cinépolis on October 23, with limited collectible cups available since October 22 at select locations for 99 pesos including a drink.
  • Mexico City will host free public screenings on October 29 at Centro Cultural José Martí and October 30 at FARO Oriente, with entry first‑come, first‑served.
  • Cineteca Nacional launched the free exhibition “Frankelda: Creación y Pesadillas” and reopened its main gallery after five years, with the show running through January 2026.
  • Produced by Cinema Fantasma and directed by brothers Roy and Arturo Ambriz with Warner Bros. Discovery Kids & Animation, the film took about four years to make using roughly 50 sets and more than 100 puppets.
  • Guillermo del Toro advised the project and aided its Cinépolis distribution; the film played Annecy and Guadalajara and earned a Special Mention for the Satoshi Kon Prize at Fantasia, with early reviews praising its visual craft and noting occasional script weaknesses.