Balún Canán
1977, Spanish. Directed by Benito Alazraki.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 26 May 1977
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Benito Alazraki
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What Balún Canán is based on
Balún Canán is based on The Nine Guardians (1957) by Rosario Castellanos, published by Fondo de Cultura Económica.
1957
The Nine Guardians
By Rosario Castellanos
Published by Fondo de Cultura Económica
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Balún Canán runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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What movies are like Balún Canán?
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Who directed Balún Canán?
Balún Canán (1977) was directed by Benito Alazraki and stars Saby Kamalich, Tito Junco, Pilar Pellicer.
What is Balún Canán based on?
Balún Canán is based on The Nine Guardians (1957) by Rosario Castellanos, published by Fondo de Cultura Económica.