A Place Called Chiapas (1998)
Inside the world's first postmodern revolution
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.
Top Cast
Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente
Self (as Subcomandante Marcos)
Samuel Ruiz García
Self
Javier Elorriaga
Self
Jorge Kanter
Self
Gonzalo Ituarte Icario
Self
FAQ about A Place Called Chiapas
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 its troops and at least 145 people died in the ensuing battle. Filmmaker Nettie Wild…
When was A Place Called Chiapas released?
A Place Called Chiapas was released in 1998.
What genres does A Place Called Chiapas belong to?
A Place Called Chiapas is categorised as Documentary.
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.