A Place Called Chiapas (1998)
Inside the world's first postmodern revolution
In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 145 people died in the ensuing battle. Filmmaker Nettie Wild travelled to the country's jungle canyons to film the elusive and fragile life of this uprising.
Director: Nettie Wild
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 20, 1998
Cast
- Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente - Self (as Subcomandante Marcos)
- Samuel Ruiz García - Self
- Javier Elorriaga - Self
- Jorge Kanter - Self
- Gonzalo Ituarte Icario - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kirk Tougas, Nettie Wild
Editing: Manfred Becker
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada, Mexico
Language: English, Español
Budget: $891,000
Box Office: $229,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
mexico, refugee, woman director, 1990s, zapatista
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Place Called Chiapas about?
- In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 145 people died in the ensuing battle. Filmmaker Nettie Wild travelled to the country's jungle canyons to film the elusive and fragile life of this uprising.
- Who directed A Place Called Chiapas?
- A Place Called Chiapas was directed by Nettie Wild.
- Who stars in A Place Called Chiapas?
- A Place Called Chiapas stars Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Samuel Ruiz García, Javier Elorriaga, Jorge Kanter, Gonzalo Ituarte Icario.
- How long is A Place Called Chiapas?
- A Place Called Chiapas has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is A Place Called Chiapas?
- A Place Called Chiapas is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of A Place Called Chiapas?
- A Place Called Chiapas had a budget of $891,000.
- How much did A Place Called Chiapas gross?
- A Place Called Chiapas grossed $229,000 worldwide.
- Where was A Place Called Chiapas produced?
- A Place Called Chiapas was produced in Canada, Mexico.