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,[1] 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. Aguilar avoided to sing in the film, in order to give the film more realism, although he was displeased at the finished project.
| Emiliano Zapata | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Felipe Cazals |
| Written by | Antonio Aguilar Ricardo Garibay Mario Hernández |
| Produced by | Antonio Aguilar |
| Cinematography | Álex Phillips Jr. |
| Edited by | Joaquín Ceballos Rafael Ceballos |
| Music by | Paul Sawtell Bert Shefter |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Cast
- Antonio Aguilar as Emiliano Zapata
- Jaime Fernández as Montaño
- Mario Almada as Eufemio Zapata
- Patricia Aspíllaga as Josefa Espejo
- David Reynoso as Pancho Villa
- Jorge Arvizu as Francisco Madero
Awards
Emiliano Zapata won Premio ACE Cinema awards for Film of the Year, Best Actor (Antonio Aguilar), and Best Director (Felipe Cazals).
References
- "Biographical Dictionary of Mexican Film Performers - Antonio Aguilar". Retrieved 17 December 2011.
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