Zama
Synopsis
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ZAMA (2017) · Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Don Diego de Zama
Lola Dueñas
Luciana Piñares de Luenga
Matheus Nachtergaele
Vicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo
Juan Minujín
Ventura Prieto
Nahuel Cano
Manuel Fernández
Mariana Nunes
Malemba
Carlos Defeo
El Oriental
Rafael Spregelburd
Capitán Hipólito Parrilla
Daniel Veronese
Gobernador II
Germán de Silva
Indalecio
Willy Lemos
Obispo
Vando Villamil
Ministro Contador
Marcelo Sein
Faltito
Gustavo Böhm
Gobernador I
Massamba Seye
Mensajero I
Edgar Acosta
Ricardo Merkin
Domingo
Paula Grinszpan
Rita
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucrecia Martel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucrecia Martel, Antonio Di Benedetto
- Original Title
- Zama
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, France, Lebanon, Netherlands, United States of America, Dominican Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Guarani, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Bananeira Filmes, Canana, El Deseo, O Som e a Fúria, Rei Pictures, Patagonik, MPM Film, Lemming Film, KNM, Louverture Films, Schortcut Films, Picnic Producciones, Perdomo Productions, Strand Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucrecia Martel
Lucrecia Martel, Antonio Di Benedetto
Rui Poças
Miguel Schverdfinger, Karen Harley
Santiago Gallelli, Matías Roveda, Benjamín Doménech, Vânia Catani, Gael García Bernal
Department Leadership Roster
Lucrecia Martel
Director
Lucrecia Martel
Writer
Rui Poças
Director of Photography
Santiago Gallelli
Producer
Matías Roveda
Producer
Miguel Schverdfinger
Editor
Benjamín Doménech
Producer
Karen Harley
Editor
Vânia Catani
Producer
Julio Suárez
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zama.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Zama.
S&S Critics - Greatest Films
Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time 2022 (Critics' Poll). Every decade the Sight and Sound team asks critics to name the greatest films of all time. Here are the results of the 2022 poll – the largest ever, with 1,639 critics, programmers, curators, archivists and academics each submitting their top ten ballot - and now updated with the complete list. 《视与听》2022年影评人评选影史百大电影（含并列完整版）： 由 1639 位影评人、策展人及学者共同票选的影史最伟大电影。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#152] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#171] Out 1 (1971) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:36:35 UTC+8)*
TSPDT - 1000 Greatest Films
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? (TSPDT) - The 1,000 Greatest Films. A definitive meta-list aggregating thousands of critics' polls, historical rankings, and director top 10s to represent the ultimate critical consensus in cinema history. TSPDT 影史最伟大的1000部电影： 全球最权威的电影元榜单，由该网站汇总世界各大电影刊物历史评选结果及数千名影评人、学者的个人十佳榜单，通过算法加权计算得出的终极共识。 *片单说明：* 本片单只收录纯电影，以下剧集或迷你剧不予收录： • [#335] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#514] Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) • [#614] Edvard Munch (1974) • [#703] The Sorrow and the Pity (1969) • [#890] Elephant (1989) • [#925] Heimat (1984) • [#968] Doomed Love (1978) 以下作品在 TMDB 被拆分为多个独立电影条目；本片单按作品/章节顺序连续收录，且每个分拆条目均沿用同一 TSPDT 名次： • [#171] Dekalog (1989) — 展开为 10 部电影 • [#988] Olympia (1938) — 展开为 2 部电影 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:33:14 UTC+8)*
Filmler - TMDB (E)
Filmler - TMDB (E)
list6
Promote Black Filmmakers®™ Playlist
Period Dramas
Similar Titles to Zama
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.2
5.3
7.4
7.5
7.2
7.7
7.2
7.9
6.0
7.5
7.8
6.7
7.4
More Like Zama
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zama about?
In a remote South American colony in the late 18th century, officer Zama of the Spanish crown waits in vain for a transfer to a more prestigious location. He suffers small humiliations and petty politicking as he increasingly succumbs to lust and paranoia.
Who directed Zama?
Zama was directed by Lucrecia Martel.
Who stars in Zama?
The principal cast of Zama includes Daniel Giménez Cacho, Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juan Minujín, Nahuel Cano.
When was Zama released and how long is it?
Zama was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is Zama based on a book or true story?
Zama is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antonio Di Benedetto".