Reading the World
Lendo o Mundo
Synopsis
In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.backed coup d'etat.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Gramado
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Murphy, Iris de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Iris de Oliveira, Renato Maia, Mara Wollong, Luis Dechtiar
- Original Title
- Lendo o Mundo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Paulo Freire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Murphy, Iris de Oliveira
Iris de Oliveira, Renato Maia, Mara Wollong, Luis Dechtiar
Iris de Oliveira, Renato Maia, Mara Wollong
Micaela Ovelar, Carina Aparecida, Rachel Dickson, Petra Costa, Kit Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Murphy
Director
Iris de Oliveira
Director
Iris de Oliveira
Writer
Renato Maia
Writer
Mara Wollong
Writer
Luis Dechtiar
Writer
Micaela Ovelar
Producer
Carina Aparecida
Producer
Rachel Dickson
Producer
Iris de Oliveira
Editor
Renato Maia
Editor
Mara Wollong
Editor
Luis Dechtiar
Editor
Maria Luisa Mendonça
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reading the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reading the World about?
In 1963, global icon Paulo Freire led an experimental project teaching hundreds of rural farmers to read, write and vote in Brazil, until he was arrested and forced into exile during a U.S.backed coup d'etat.
Who directed Reading the World?
Reading the World was directed by Catherine Murphy, Iris de Oliveira.
Who stars in Reading the World?
The principal cast of Reading the World includes Paulo Freire, Luzia de Andrade, Marcos Guerra, Madalena Freire, Maria Miranda.
When was Reading the World released and how long is it?
Reading the World was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.