Balún Canán

Balún Canán 1977 Directed by Benito Alazraki

A strange spell sentenced her son to death

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.

Country Mexico

Production Country Mexico

Language Spanish

Spoken Language Spanish

Gnere Drama

Production Company Conacine

Release Date 26 May 1977

117 mins