Little Juan Can Read
Juanito Sabe Leer
Synopsis
Directed by eventual Bolivian president, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, who ran the production company of this film, Telecina Ltd. from 1953-1957. Follows a young boy from a Bolivian mountain village who learns to read and supports his community. "Filmed in Warisata, Bolivia, produced by Telecine Limitada, narrated by Oscar Soria, and produced and directed by Gonzalo de Lozada" (US National Archives). Also produced and distributed by the US Information Service.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo La Faye
- Original Score
- Guillermo Butikofer
- Original Title
- Juanito Sabe Leer
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Service (USIS), Telecine Limitada, United States Information Agency (USIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Eduardo La Faye
Guillermo Butikofer
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Department Leadership Roster
Aram Boyajian
Production Design
Eduardo La Faye
Writer
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Director
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Juan Can Read
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Juan Can Read about?
Directed by eventual Bolivian president, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, who ran the production company of this film, Telecina Ltd. from 1953-1957. Follows a young boy from a Bolivian mountain village who learns to read and supports his community. "Filmed in Warisata, Bolivia, produced by Telecine Limitada, narrated by Oscar Soria, and produced and directed by Gonzalo de Lozada" (US National Archives). Also produced and distributed by the US Information Service.
Who directed Little Juan Can Read?
Little Juan Can Read was directed by Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada.
Who stars in Little Juan Can Read?
The principal cast of Little Juan Can Read includes Óscar Soria.
When was Little Juan Can Read released and how long is it?
Little Juan Can Read was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Juan Can Read?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Juan Can Read was composed by Guillermo Butikofer.