Zapata: The Dream of a Hero
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Zapata: The Dream of a Hero, also titled simply Zapata, is a Mexican motion picture first released in 2004.
A controversial movie, this fictionalised portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indian 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.
Also starring telenovela actress Lucero, the movie was panned by critics, due to continuity issues, as well as concerns about the portrayal of Zapata. Although many of the marketing and promotional ideas utilised in the release of the film are revolutionary in Mexico, after its opening day, the movie performed poorly in theatres, far below expectations, and, as of 28 May 2004, has yet to find any distributors outside of Latin America.
Zapata will make its American debut at the Santa Fe Film Festival in December 3, 2004 at Santa Fe's Center for Contemporary Arts.
External links
- Zapata: El sueño del héroe SpotLight (http://aarau.8m.com/whats_new2.html)