Zapata: The dream of a hero

2004 5.5 (20 votes) 1h 31m

Genres

War Drama

Production Companies

Rita Rusic Company
Latin Arts LLC
Comala Films

Zapata: The dream of a hero (Zapata: El sueño de un héroe)

Zapata: The dream of a hero

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.