What is Balún Canán?
Balún Canán is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Release date
- May 26, 1977
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Balún Canán is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Land reforms in Chiapas bring turmoil and a deadly spell upon a young boy.”
- Adapted from Rosario Castellanos' novel
- Explores historical land reforms
- Limited plot details available in provided sources
Watch it if you are interested in film adaptations of literary works dealing with historical land reforms.
The film features dramatic themes including land reform conflicts and a death spell.
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When was Balún Canán released?
Balún Canán was released on 05/26/1977.
What is the film's genre?
The film is classified as a drama.
What is the runtime of Balún Canán?
The runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the film based on?
It is based on Rosario Castellanos' novel of the same name.
Where do the events of the film take place?
Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán.