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Balún Canán

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1977 | 117 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Benito Alazraki

  • Saby KamalichZoraida
  • Tito JuncoJaime Rovelo
  • Pilar PellicerMatilde
  • Fernando BalzarettiErnesto
  • Cecilia CamachoLa niña
  • Aztlán CamachoMario
  • Anita BlanchLa maestra
  • Rosaura RevueltasLa nana
  • José ChávezIndio Felipe