Movie Description
Balún Canán
(1977)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Benito Alazraki
- Producer : Fernando Macotela
- Editor : Carlos Savage
- Cast : Saby Kamalich,Tito Junco,Pilar Pellicer,Fernando Balzaretti,Cecilia Camacho,Aztlán Camacho,Anita Blanch,Rosaura Revueltas,José Chávez
Cast
Zoraida
Jaime Rovelo
Matilde
Ernesto
La niña
Mario
La maestra
La nana
Indio Felipe
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Facts
Original TitleBalún Canán
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-05-26
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 57m
Production CompaniesConacine
Genres
- Drama