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

Saby Kamalich, Tito Junco, Pilar Pellicer, Fernando Balzaretti, Cecilia Camacho, Aztlán Camacho, Anita Blanch, Rosaura Revueltas

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What is "Balún Canán" about?

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.

When was "Balún Canán" released?

Balún Canán was released in 1977.

Who stars in "Balún Canán"?

The cast includes Saby Kamalich, Tito Junco, Pilar Pellicer, Fernando Balzaretti.

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