Balún Canán (1977)

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.

Released

1977-05-26

Genres

Drama

Runtime

117 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Benito Alazraki

TMDB rating

5.4/10 from 5 votes