Balún Canán
Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel Balún Canán, the narrative centers on the disruption wrought by Cárdenas' land reforms. Set in Chiapas, on the Guatemala border, predominantly in the town of Comitán, the story follows Zoraida as she battles to preserve her ancestral properties and secure the inheritance reserved for her only son. In response to her steadfast actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal unleash a death curse upon her son.
Director(s)
Benito Alazraki
Balún Canán FAQs
Benito Alazraki is the director of Balún Canán.
The cast of Balún Canán includes José Chávez as Indio Felipe, Pilar Pellicer as Matilde, Anita Blanch as La maestra, Saby Kamalich as Zoraida, Tito Junco as Jaime Rovelo, Fernando Balzaretti as Ernesto, Cecilia Camacho as La niña, Aztlán Camacho as Mario, and Rosaura Revueltas as La nana.
The duration of Balún Canán is 1h 57 mins.
Balún Canán was released on 26 May 1977.
Balún Canán is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
