Balún Canán (1977)
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A strange spell sentenced her son to death
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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Saby KamalichZoraida
Tito JuncoJaime Rovelo
Pilar PellicerMatilde
Fernando BalzarettiErnestoCecilia CamachoLa niñaAztlán CamachoMario
Anita BlanchLa maestra
Rosaura RevueltasLa nana
José ChávezIndio FelipeKeywords
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What is Balún Canán about?
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.
How long is Balún Canán?
Balún Canán has a runtime of 117 minutes.