Mexican Animators Roy and Arturo Ambriz Debut Stop-Motion Series 'I Am Frankelda' on Netflix
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Summary
Brothers Arturo and Roy Ambriz have created 'I am Frankelda,' a stop-motion animated series debuting on Netflix June 12. Set in late 1800s Mexico, the story follows Francisca, a gifted writer of dark fantasy tales whose imagination brings monsters to life after she is forced to live with her strict grandmother. The series blends fantasy-horror with Mexican cultural elements and stop-motion artistry, marking a historic achievement for Mexican animators on a global streaming platform.
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· 4 pulledBrothers Arturo and Roy Ambriz take the art of stop motion and their love of fantasy-horror into new realms with 'I am Frankelda,' debuting on Netflix June 12.
Set in Mexico in the late 1800s, the story centers on Francisca, a gifted writer of dark tales and fantastical characters.
But as she grows into a young woman, it's clear that her imagination and need to write stories has never been suppressed.
And the monsters she has created are real — guided by Herneval, a prince trapped b
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