Illiterate
Las analfabetas
Synopsis
Ximena is an illiterate woman in her fifties, who has learned to live on her own to keep her illiteracy as a secret. Jackeline, is a young unemployed elementary school teacher, who tries to convince Ximena to take reading classes. Persuading her proves to be an almost impossible task, till one day, Jackeline finds something Ximena has been keeping as her only treasure since she was a child: a letter Ximena's father left when he abandoned her many years before. Thus, the two women embark on a learning journey where they discover that there are many ways of being illiterate, and that not knowing how to read is just one of them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Las Analfabetas" Trailer Oficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-30
Top Cast
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Valentina Muhr
Jackeline
Paulina García
Ximena
Alejandro Trejo
Store Owner
Nicolás Zárate
Father
Diego Acuña
Teen 1
Paula Caro
Teen 2
Catalina Bolivar
Teen 3
Amaro Fredes
Football Kid
Ángel Maulen
Jehovah's Witness 1
Carmén Rodríguez
Jehovah's Witness 2
Gabriel García Páez
Priest
Manuel Paredes
Paulina Giglio
Saleswoman
Gastón Salgado
Passerby
Wilsón Alvarez
Passerby 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moisés Sepúlveda
- Screenplay & Story
- Pablo Paredes, Moisés Sepúlveda
- Original Score
- Cristóbal Carvajal
- Original Title
- Las analfabetas
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Planta, La Ventura, Kine-Imágenes Producciones, Juntos Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moisés Sepúlveda
Pablo Paredes, Moisés Sepúlveda
Cristóbal Carvajal
Arnaldo Rodríguez
Rodrigo Fernandez
Fernando Bascuñán
Department Leadership Roster
Moisés Sepúlveda
Director
Fernando Bascuñán
Producer
Arnaldo Rodríguez
Director of Photography
Rodrigo Fernandez
Editor
Cristóbal Carvajal
Original Music Composer
Pablo Paredes
Screenplay
Moisés Sepúlveda
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illiterate
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What is Illiterate about?
Ximena is an illiterate woman in her fifties, who has learned to live on her own to keep her illiteracy as a secret. Jackeline, is a young unemployed elementary school teacher, who tries to convince Ximena to take reading classes. Persuading her proves to be an almost impossible task, till one day, Jackeline finds something Ximena has been keeping as her only treasure since she was a child: a letter Ximena's father left when he abandoned her many years before. Thus, the two women embark on a learning journey where they discover that there are many ways of being illiterate, and that not knowing how to read is just one of them.
Who directed Illiterate?
Illiterate was directed by Moisés Sepúlveda.
Who stars in Illiterate?
The principal cast of Illiterate includes Valentina Muhr, Paulina García, Alejandro Trejo, Nicolás Zárate, Diego Acuña.
When was Illiterate released and how long is it?
Illiterate was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Illiterate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Illiterate was composed by Cristóbal Carvajal.