Frontierland
Fronterilandia
Synopsis
This DVD examines the multiple points of cultural contact between the United States and Mexico. From the Santa Barbara Fiestas and South Carolina's kitschy "South of the Border" tourist complex, to a Mexican Beatles cover band and Chicano rap, this film reveals the borderlands as a laboratory of hybridity that continues to ignite the popular imagination of each nation. Working at the boundaries of experimental film and documentary travelogue, this film weaves together found footage, interviews, performance art, and music video, producing a masterful commentary that is at once poetic, disturbing and hilarious. Includes appearances by Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Aztlán Underground, among others.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Frontierland / Fronterilandia (1995) (excerpt)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-09-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Emiliano Alvarez
Wolverine
Alfredo Figueroa
Self
Guillermo Gómez-Peña
Supermojado / NaftAzteca
Robbin Larsen
Nun
Cameron Jamie
The Artistic Tourist
Mictlan
Themselves
Morsa
The Beatles
Catherine Myles
Narrator
Federico Navarrete
Self
Pekatrixis
Themselves
Hugo Sánchez
Self
Aztlan Underground
Themselves
David Vasquez
Self
Carlos Venegas
Self
Sergio Zenteno
El padre
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Ortiz, Jesse Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Ortiz, Jesse Lerner
- Original Title
- Fronterilandia
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Fideicomiso Para la Cultura Mexico-Estados Unidos, Fronterilandia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Ortiz, Jesse Lerner
Ruben Ortiz, Jesse Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Ortiz
Screenplay
Ruben Ortiz
Director
Jesse Lerner
Director
Jesse Lerner
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frontierland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontierland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frontierland about?
This DVD examines the multiple points of cultural contact between the United States and Mexico. From the Santa Barbara Fiestas and South Carolina's kitschy "South of the Border" tourist complex, to a Mexican Beatles cover band and Chicano rap, this film reveals the borderlands as a laboratory of hybridity that continues to ignite the popular imagination of each nation. Working at the boundaries of experimental film and documentary travelogue, this film weaves together found footage, interviews, performance art, and music video, producing a masterful commentary that is at once poetic, disturbing and hilarious. Includes appearances by Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Aztlán Underground, among others.
Who directed Frontierland?
Frontierland was directed by Ruben Ortiz, Jesse Lerner.
Who stars in Frontierland?
The principal cast of Frontierland includes Emiliano Alvarez, Alfredo Figueroa, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Robbin Larsen, Cameron Jamie.
When was Frontierland released and how long is it?
Frontierland was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.