Zapata: The dream of a hero
This fictionalized portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indigenous Mexican shaman, directed by Alfonso Arau, was reportedly the most expensive Mexican movie ever produced, with a massive ad campaign, and the largest ever opening in the nation's history. Unusual in the Mexican film industry, Zapata was financed independently.
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- Cast
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Zapata: The dream of a hero
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 20, 2004
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
55%
Original Title
Zapata: El sueño de un héroe
Production Companies
Rita Rusic Company, Latin Arts LLC, Comala Films
Director
Alfonso Arau
Description
This fictionalized portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indigenous Mexican shaman, directed by Alfonso Arau, was reportedly the most expensive Mexican movie ever produced, with a massive ad campaign, and the largest ever opening in the nation's history. Unusual in the Mexican film industry, Zapata was financed independently.
