Zapata: The dream of a hero
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José Yves Limantour
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Zapata: El sueño de un héroe
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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.
Release Date
2004-03-20
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Zapata: The dream of a hero
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