The Untamed

"When desire surpasses fear."

2016 1h 38m ES

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 221

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Synopsis

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A meteorite deposits an alien monster with strange powers near the home of an unhappy couple.

“When desire surpasses fear.”

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Cast

Ruth Ramos
Alejandra
Simone Bucio
Verónica
Jesús Meza
Ángel
Eden Villavicencio
Fabián
Kenny Johnston
Coleman
Pablo López Pérez
Iván
Zair Alberto Gutiérrez
Jacobo
Oscar Escalante
Sr. Vega

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Amat Escalante
Writers: Gibrán Portela, Amat Escalante
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Mexico, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Amat Escalante, shot by Manuel Alberto Claro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Guro Skumsnes Moe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacob Secher Schulsinger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ruth Ramos and Simone Bucio and Jesús Meza carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When desire surpasses fear.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5265960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Amat Escalante directs. Manuel Alberto Claro behind the camera. Guro Skumsnes Moe scores. Jacob Secher Schulsinger cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2International production across 5 countries: Mexico, Denmark, Germany, France, Norway.
3Directed by Amat Escalante, shot by Manuel Alberto Claro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Guro Skumsnes Moe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacob Secher Schulsinger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ruth Ramos and Simone Bucio and Jesús Meza carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "When desire surpasses fear.".
8IMDB entry: tt5265960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.