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Ánima Estudios' Most Recent Production, LA VENGANZA DEL CHARRO NEGRO, at the 24th FICM

Alan Rodríguez

The 24th edition of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) brought together part of the team of La venganza del Charro Negro, the most recent production from Ánima Estudios and the eighth installment of the Mexican franchise known as Las leyendas (The Legends).

Director Marvick Núñez was joined by actors Benny Emmanuel, Emilio Treviño and Eduardo España, who presented the film to the Morelia audience, to mark the end of the fourth day of the festival.

Before the screening began, the cast spent time with the audience on the red carpet. Attendees, many of whom grew up with this franchise, were thrilled to be so close to the actors during one of the most anticipated moments of the evening.

Inside the room, the director took a moment to thank the audience and the festival. He also pointed out the contributions of the more than 250 people who worked on the project: "It’s wonderful to see a full house at this time. We hope the film meets your expectations! We need to keep adding new levels to this 'cathedral' that we call Las leyendas.

Benny Emmanuel reminded the audience that almost 20 years ago, La leyenda de la Nahuala (2007) also premiered at Morelia.

Meanwhile, Emilio Treviño said that the film is full of nods to all those who have accompanied the franchise over the years: “We can’t believe it’s going to be 20 years of having you all in the theaters. This film is a love letter to all the fans who have followed Las Leyendas for so long.”

La venganza del Charro Negro tells the story of the titular character, who returns after several years to settle a score with Leo San Juan. In his quest for vengeance, he enlists the help of supernatural creatures and legends from the past, forcing Leo and his friends to once again confront their old enemies.