Emiliano Zapata (film)

Emiliano Zapata is a 1970 Mexican drama film directed by Felipe Cazals and written, produced, and starring Antonio Aguilar as Emiliano Zapata.

One of the first large-scale, expensive, and unconventional epics ever to be made in Mexico,[2] the film was shot in 70 millimeters and gave Aguilar the opportunity to portray his favorite revolutionary character.

The film features astounding sets, and also many extras.

[1] Emiliano Zapata won Premio ACE Cinema awards for Film of the Year, Best Actor (Antonio Aguilar), and Best Director (Felipe Cazals).

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