Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004)

March 20th, 20041h 31min

War, Drama
55%

Overview

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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