Bonampak
Synopsis
The film narrates the discovery of the last great Mayan city, which occurred during the spring of 1946. It is the story of Charles Frey, a smuggler of archaeological pieces who upon hearing some legends about the immense riches that the jungle regions of southeastern Mexico keep, decides to go looking for him. After several months and a point of giving up, Frey detects some archaeological evidence of the Mayan culture, so he continues his explorations until he finds the majestic city of Bonampak.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Contla
- Original Title
- Bonampak
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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Raúl Contla
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Raúl Contla
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What is Bonampak about?
The film narrates the discovery of the last great Mayan city, which occurred during the spring of 1946. It is the story of Charles Frey, a smuggler of archaeological pieces who upon hearing some legends about the immense riches that the jungle regions of southeastern Mexico keep, decides to go looking for him. After several months and a point of giving up, Frey detects some archaeological evidence of the Mayan culture, so he continues his explorations until he finds the majestic city of Bonampak.
Who directed Bonampak?
Bonampak was directed by Raúl Contla.
Who stars in Bonampak?
The principal cast of Bonampak includes Elizabeth Aguilar, Socorro Albarrán, Jacaranda Alfaro, Yirah Aparicio, Roberto Ballesteros.
When was Bonampak released and how long is it?
Bonampak was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.