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The Zapotec Chef

El Chef Zapoteco

“For those who dream of returning home”

Synopsis

After emigrating from his hometown in search of a better life, Chef Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo, defying all possibilities, found success at the highest level of his craft while longing to return home.

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ana Silvia Cantú
Screenplay & Story
Ana Silvia Cantú
Original Score
César Aldair Ramírez Paredes, Miguel Ramírez Ahumada, Aarón Miguel Cabrera de la Rosa, César Reyes
Original Title
El Chef Zapoteco
Country of Origin
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
30m
Production Budget
$1K

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ana Silvia Cantú

Screenplay & Story

Ana Silvia Cantú

Original Score & Music

César Aldair Ramírez Paredes, Miguel Ramírez Ahumada, Aarón Miguel Cabrera de la Rosa, César Reyes

Director of Photography

Andrea Carro

Film Editing

Andrea Carro

Producers

Ana Silvia Cantú, Andrea Carro, Emilio Rodríguez Ruvalcaba

Department Leadership Roster

Ana Silvia Cantú

Ana Silvia Cantú

Director

Ana Silvia Cantú

Ana Silvia Cantú

Writer

Ana Silvia Cantú

Ana Silvia Cantú

Producer

Andrea Carro

Producer

Emilio Rodríguez Ruvalcaba

Producer

Andrea Carro

Editor

Andrea Carro

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zapotec Chef

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Zapotec Chef about?

After emigrating from his hometown in search of a better life, Chef Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo, defying all possibilities, found success at the highest level of his craft while longing to return home.

Who directed The Zapotec Chef?

The Zapotec Chef was directed by Ana Silvia Cantú.

Who stars in The Zapotec Chef?

The principal cast of The Zapotec Chef includes Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo, Anselma Mateo Ramírez, Bonifacio Ruiz Blaz, Lorenzo Martínez.

When was The Zapotec Chef released and how long is it?

The Zapotec Chef was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 30m.

Who composed the musical score for The Zapotec Chef?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zapotec Chef was composed by César Aldair Ramírez Paredes, Miguel Ramírez Ahumada, Aarón Miguel Cabrera de la Rosa, César Reyes.