Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004) is a war, drama directed by Alfonso Arau rated 5.5/10.

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.