Bonampak (1989)

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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.

Director: Raúl Contla
Runtime: 95 min
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Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Raúl Contla

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Bonampak stars Elizabeth Aguilar, Socorro Albarrán, Jacaranda Alfaro, Yirah Aparicio, Roberto Ballesteros, Sergio Bustamante.
How long is Bonampak?
Bonampak has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Where was Bonampak produced?
Bonampak was produced in Mexico.