VIVA ZAPATA! is a film that brings the spirit of wild and hungry peasants revolt in the south of Mexico. The story follows a rebel Emiliano Zapata and his peasant life from childhood, through periods of glory and power to his death. The main protagonist is a man of wild passion that is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the poor and oppressed. Despite noticeable firmness and stubbornness, the figure of the main character is a rather romanticized and dedicated to the eternal struggle for freedom.
The atmosphere in the film really is reminiscent of the contours of the revolution, including the powerful, almost historical moments and consequences. The dynamics is of the top, so I have to say that this film is pretty exciting. The focus of this drama is placed on social injustice, imbalance and savagery as a kind of form of primitivism. I think this movie not only shows the life of a rebel and the people around him, but unwillingness to arranging state leading to permanent tragic consequences. The director tried to make it more realistic picture. In the film there are "separate" scenes where you can see the brutal killing of hungry peasants in the fertile cornfields, murder, anxiety and rebellion on the dusty streets ... etc. The highlight of drama is tragic frustration of a man who out of ignorance or impatience can help your neighbor in the right way.
Marlon Brando as Emiliano Zapata He seems a little lost. His character does not change. His jokes and outbursts of love sometimes act inappropriately. I have the impression that Mr. Brando wanted the film finish as soon as possible. However, its wild and natural acting left a strong stamp. Anthony Quinn as Eufemio Zapata was in one emotional performance left much better impression. A man of flesh and blood. His character knows exactly what all the fighting.
Other actors are pretty solid. Joseph Wiseman as Fernando Aguirre He is insensitive, dark and power hungry. Lou Gilbert as Pablo He is adaptable companion, the only character who understood the essence. Jean Peters as Josefa Zapata is a strong female character, a real lady who was unsuccessfully trying to come to grips with the wilderness in her husband.
I have the impression that the story in this film remained sketchy. The battle continues without the hero, and he will remain in the hearts of those who love him.
The atmosphere in the film really is reminiscent of the contours of the revolution, including the powerful, almost historical moments and consequences. The dynamics is of the top, so I have to say that this film is pretty exciting. The focus of this drama is placed on social injustice, imbalance and savagery as a kind of form of primitivism. I think this movie not only shows the life of a rebel and the people around him, but unwillingness to arranging state leading to permanent tragic consequences. The director tried to make it more realistic picture. In the film there are "separate" scenes where you can see the brutal killing of hungry peasants in the fertile cornfields, murder, anxiety and rebellion on the dusty streets ... etc. The highlight of drama is tragic frustration of a man who out of ignorance or impatience can help your neighbor in the right way.
Marlon Brando as Emiliano Zapata He seems a little lost. His character does not change. His jokes and outbursts of love sometimes act inappropriately. I have the impression that Mr. Brando wanted the film finish as soon as possible. However, its wild and natural acting left a strong stamp. Anthony Quinn as Eufemio Zapata was in one emotional performance left much better impression. A man of flesh and blood. His character knows exactly what all the fighting.
Other actors are pretty solid. Joseph Wiseman as Fernando Aguirre He is insensitive, dark and power hungry. Lou Gilbert as Pablo He is adaptable companion, the only character who understood the essence. Jean Peters as Josefa Zapata is a strong female character, a real lady who was unsuccessfully trying to come to grips with the wilderness in her husband.
I have the impression that the story in this film remained sketchy. The battle continues without the hero, and he will remain in the hearts of those who love him.