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Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: El sueño de un héroe

Release: 2004-03-20 ·Runtime: 91m ·★ 5.5
War Drama

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.

Production Countries

Mexico

Production Companies

Rita Rusic Company
Latin Arts LLC
Comala Films