A Place Called Chiapas
Feb 20, 1998 · 1h 33m
Director
Nettie WildOverview
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.
Cast of A Place Called Chiapas
Crew of A Place Called Chiapas
Nettie WildDirector, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography- Manfred BeckerWriter, Editor
- Betsy CarsonProducer, Production Manager
- Kirk TougasDirector of Photography, Producer
- Joseph Pepe DanzaOriginal Music Composer
- Celso MachadoOriginal Music Composer
- Salvador FerrerasOriginal Music Composer
- Laurence MollerupOriginal Music Composer
- Robin Lupita BainAdditional Camera, Title Designer
- Serge Gaspard GaudreauTitle Designer
- Velcrow RipperSound Designer
- Erick NettelAssistant Editor, Translator
- Jesús Sánchez PadillaLocation Sound Recordist
- Rubén MöllerAnimation
- Lionel BartonColorist
- Sue GourleyTitle Designer
- Eduardo HerreraAdditional Camera
- Dieter PiltzDialogue Editor
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 travelled to the country's jungle canyons to film the elusive and fragile life of this uprising.
When was A Place Called Chiapas released?
A Place Called Chiapas was released on February 20, 1998.
How long is A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who directed A Place Called Chiapas?
A Place Called Chiapas was directed by Nettie Wild.
Who is in the cast of A Place Called Chiapas?
The cast of A Place Called Chiapas includes Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente (Self (as Subcomandante Marcos)), Samuel Ruiz García (Self), Javier Elorriaga (Self), Jorge Kanter (Self) and Gonzalo Ituarte Icario (Self).