Balún Canán (1977)

5.4/10 117 min Drama

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.

Cast

Tito Junco

Jaime Rovelo

Pilar Pellicer

Matilde

Fernando Balzaretti

Ernesto

Anita Blanch

La maestra

Rosaura Revueltas

La nana

José Chávez

Indio Felipe

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