Zapatista
Originally released in 1999. Zapatista is a documentary/history film. directed by Ståle Sandberg. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, and Javier Elorriaga
Synopsis
"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a global movement that has fought 175,000 federal troops to a stand still and transformed Mexican and international political culture forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Edward James Olmos
as Narrator (voice)
Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
as Self - EZLN Spokesperson (as Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos)
Javier Elorriaga
as Self - National Coordinator, FZLN
Zack De La Rocha
as Self - Lead Singer, Rage Against the Machine
Marina Patrícia Jimenez
as Self - Center for Human Rights, Chiapas
Noam Chomsky
as Self - Professor, MIT
Vivian Stromberg
as Self - Director, MADRE
Karen Parker
as Self - Attorney, Humanitarian Law Project
Daryl Hannah
as Narrator (voice)
Medea Benjamin
as Self - Co-Director, Global Exchange
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Big Noise
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zapatista about?
"Zapatista" is the definitive look at the uprising in Chiapas. It is the story of a Mayan peasant rebellion armed with sticks and their word against a first world military. It is the story of a glo...
Who directed Zapatista?
Zapatista was directed by Ståle Sandberg.
How long is Zapatista?
Zapatista has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Zapatista released?
Zapatista was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zapatista?
The main cast of Zapatista includes Edward James Olmos, Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Javier Elorriaga, Zack De La Rocha, Marina Patrícia Jimenez.