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Eréndira (1983)

103 min  -  Drama  -   1 June 1984 (Mexico)
6.8
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While Erendira, a beautiful teenage girl, has a surreal mystical vision, her grandmother's house catches on fire and burns to the ground... See full summary »

Director:

Ruy Guerra

Writers:

Gabriel García Márquez (novel), Gabriel García Márquez (screenplay)

Stars:

Irene Papas, Claudia Ohana and Michael Lonsdale
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Irene Papas Irene Papas ...
Grandmother Amadis
Claudia Ohana Claudia Ohana ...
Erendira
Michael Lonsdale ...
Senator Onésimo Sanchez
Oliver Wehe Oliver Wehe ...
Ulysses
Rufus Rufus ...
Photographer
Blanca Guerra Blanca Guerra ...
Ulysses' mother
Ernesto Gómez Cruz Ernesto Gómez Cruz ...
Grocer
Pierre Vaneck Pierre Vaneck ...
Ulysses' father
Carlos Cardán Carlos Cardán ...
Smuggler
Humberto Elizondo Humberto Elizondo ...
Blacaman
Jorge Fegán Jorge Fegán ...
Army commander
Francisco Mauri Francisco Mauri ...
Postman
Sergio Calderón ...
Truck driver
Martín Palomares Martín Palomares ...
Escort
Salvador Garcini Salvador Garcini ...
Puppet-player
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Storyline

While Erendira, a beautiful teenage girl, has a surreal mystical vision, her grandmother's house catches on fire and burns to the ground. Her grandmother holds Erendira responsible and, in order to extract restitution from the girl, forces her into prostitution. Erendira's surreal mystical experiences continue while her grandmother grows rich from exploiting her. Written by Ed Cannon <ecannon@mail.utexas.edu>  

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House | Prostitution | Grandmother's House | Fire | Female Nudity  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

France | Mexico | West Germany

Language:

Portuguese | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die unglaubliche und traurige Geschichte von der unschuldigen Erendira und ihrer herzlosen Großmutter See more »

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films du Triangle, Films A2, Ciné Qua Non See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Based on the story "La increíble y triste historia de la cándida Eréndira y su abuela desalmada" ("The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Eréndira and Her Heartless Grandmother"), by Nobel Prize-winning Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez. See more »

Quotes

Erendira: There was enough poison to kill a million rats.
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Soundtracks

"La Vie en Rose"
Performed by Édith Piaf (uncredited) See more »