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La chaskañawi

January 1, 1976

Originally released in 1976. La chaskañawi is a drama film. directed by Hugo Cuellar Urizar.

Synopsis

After his father dies, law student Adolfo (Jorge Marchand), returns to his native village in the South of Bolivia, where he falls in love with Claudina Silvia Arévalo, a beautiful chola girl nicknamed La Chaskañawi, which means "girl with big eyes" in Quechua. Falling under her spell, Adolfo forgets about his fiancee in the city, abandons his law studies, and succumbs to alcohol. Based on the 1947 novel La Chaskañawi.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La chaskañawi about?

After his father dies, law student Adolfo (Jorge Marchand), returns to his native village in the South of Bolivia, where he falls in love with Claudina Silvia Arévalo, a beautiful chola girl nickn...

Who directed La chaskañawi?

La chaskañawi was directed by Hugo Cuellar Urizar.

When was La chaskañawi released?

La chaskañawi was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.