Illiterate
Originally released in 2014. Illiterate is a drama film. directed by Moisés Sepúlveda. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valentina Muhr, Paulina García, and Alejandro Trejo
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Chile
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Planta
- La Ventura
- Kine-Imágenes Producciones
- Juntos Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 convinc...
Who directed Illiterate?
Illiterate was directed by Moisés Sepúlveda.
How long is Illiterate?
Illiterate has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Illiterate released?
Illiterate was released on May 15, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Illiterate?
The main cast of Illiterate includes Valentina Muhr, Paulina García, Alejandro Trejo, Nicolás Zárate, Diego Acuña.