Desc: Emiliano Zapata: Directed by Felipe Cazals. With Antonio Aguilar, Armando Acosta, David Alejandro, Mario Almada. Emiliano Zapata was a peasant who understood the ideals of the working class. He became a figurehead of the revolutionary uprising in Mexico and his life as a leader, his wife and the battles of those who fight alongside him are portrayed. He lead an ongoing battle to redistribute lands to the peasants and fought against the powerful and oppressing regime of Porfirio Diaz.