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.
A Place Called Chiapas has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas was directed by Nettie Wild and released in 1998.
What genre is A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas is a Documentary film (1998).
Who stars in A Place Called Chiapas?
The cast of A Place Called Chiapas includes Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente, Samuel Ruiz García, Javier Elorriaga, Jorge Kanter, Gonzalo Ituarte Icario.
What is the TMDB rating for A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 11 votes.