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.
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The film's tagline is: "A strange spell sentenced her son to death"
The runtime is 117 minutes (1h 57m).
The film was directed by Benito Alazraki.
The score was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.
Cinematography was handled by Gabriel Figueroa.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0074178.
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Mixed
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Balún Canán
Released
Español
Mexico
