A Place Called Chiapas
"Inside the world's first postmodern revolution"
Originally released in 1998. A Place Called Chiapas is a documentary film. directed by Nettie Wild.
Starring Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Samuel Ruiz García, and Javier Elorriaga
Synopsis
In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed its troops and at least 145 people died in the ensuing battle. Filmmaker Nettie Wild travelled to the country's jungle canyons to film the elusive and fragile life of this uprising.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (10 votes)
Budget
$891K
Production budget
Box Office
$229K
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $891,000
- Revenue
- $229,000
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Place Called Chiapas about?
In 1994, the Zapatista National Liberation Army, made up of impoverished Mayan Indians from the state of Chiapas, took over five towns and 500 ranches in southern Mexico. The government deployed it...
Who directed A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas was directed by Nettie Wild.
How long is A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was A Place Called Chiapas released?
A Place Called Chiapas was released on February 20, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Place Called Chiapas?
The main cast of A Place Called Chiapas includes Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Samuel Ruiz García, Javier Elorriaga, Jorge Kanter, Gonzalo Ituarte Icario.