Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004)
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.
Director: Alfonso Arau
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 20, 2004
Cast
- Alejandro Fernández - Emiliano Zapata
- Patricia Velásquez - Josefa
- Jesús Ochoa - Victoriano Huerta
- Jaime Camil - Eufemio Zapata
- Fernando Becerril - Presidente Francisco Madero
- Miguel Couturier - José Yves Limantour
- Lucero - Esperanza
- José Luis Cruz
Screenplay
Music: Ruy Folguera
Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro
Editing: Carlos Puente
Production: Rita Rusic Company, Latin Arts LLC, Comala Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
mexican revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zapata: The dream of a hero about?
- 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.
- Who directed Zapata: The dream of a hero?
- Zapata: The dream of a hero was directed by Alfonso Arau.
- Who stars in Zapata: The dream of a hero?
- Zapata: The dream of a hero stars Alejandro Fernández, Patricia Velásquez, Jesús Ochoa, Jaime Camil, Fernando Becerril, Miguel Couturier.
- How long is Zapata: The dream of a hero?
- Zapata: The dream of a hero has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Zapata: The dream of a hero?
- Zapata: The dream of a hero is a War, Drama film.
- Where was Zapata: The dream of a hero produced?
- Zapata: The dream of a hero was produced in Mexico.