Balún Canán(1977)
A strange spell sentenced her son to death
Balún Canán Synopsis
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.
Balún Canán (1977) is a drama film directed by Benito Alazraki, released on May 26, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Saby Kamalich, Tito Junco, Pilar Pellicer and Fernando Balzaretti. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Benito Alazraki
- Writers:
- Rosario Castellanos
- Producers:
- Fernando Macotela
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Production:
- Conacine
- Status:
- Released
Balún Canán Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Saby Kamalich
Saby Kamalich
as Zoraida
Tito Junco
as Jaime Rovelo
Pilar Pellicer
as Matilde
Fernando Balzaretti
as Ernesto
- Cecilia Camacho
Cecilia Camacho
as La niña
- Aztlán Camacho
Aztlán Camacho
as Mario
Anita Blanch
as La maestra
Rosaura Revueltas
as La nana
José Chávez
as Indio Felipe
Key crew
Directed by Benito Alazraki, written by Rosario Castellanos, produced by Fernando Macotela.
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Balún Canán Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Balún Canán – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Balún Canán?
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The main cast of Balún Canán (1977) includes Saby Kamalich, Tito Junco, Pilar Pellicer, Fernando Balzaretti and Cecilia Camacho. The film was directed by Benito Alazraki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balún Canán released?
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Balún Canán was released on May 26, 1977 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Balún Canán worth watching?
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Balún Canán (1977) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.