This fictionalized portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indigenous Mexican shaman, directed by Alfonso Arau, was reportedly the most expensive Mexican movie ever produced, with a massive ad campaign, and the largest ever opening in the nation's history. Unusual in the Mexican film industry, Zapata was financed independently.

Biopic sobre el famoso revolucionario mexicano Emiliano Zapata, convertido aquí en un chamán, un curandero esotérico. Sus protagonistas son dos conocidos cantantes mexicanos.