Film · 1977 · Drama
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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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.
8 principal cast
Balún Canán (1977) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 57m drama directed by Benito Alazraki is rated 5.4/10 by 5 viewers.
Balún Canán was released on May 26, 1977.
Balún Canán was directed by Benito Alazraki.
Balún Canán has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Balún Canán is categorized as Drama.
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