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Zapata: The dream of a hero

20041h 31mAlfonso Arau

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"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.

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What is Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004) 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 stars in Zapata: The dream of a hero?

Zapata: The dream of a hero stars Alejandro Fernández (Emiliano Zapata), Patricia Velásquez (Josefa), Jesús Ochoa (Victoriano Huerta), Jaime Camil (Eufemio Zapata), Fernando Becerril (Presidente Francisco Madero). The film was directed by Alfonso Arau.

How long is Zapata: The dream of a hero?

Zapata: The dream of a hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004.

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