Balún Canán
Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.
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Balún Canán
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 26, 1977
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
User Score
48%
Original Title
Balún Canán
Production Companies
Conacine
Director
Benito Alazraki
Description
Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.
