Balún Canán

1977 | 117 minutes | 4.8 ★ (4)

Balún Canán
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    26 May 1977

  • DirectingBenito Alazraki
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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