Illiterate (film)

Illiterate (Spanish: Las analfabetas) is a 2013 Chilean drama film directed by Moisés Sepúlveda.The script was written by Sepúlveda and Pablo Paredes, based in Parede's own play. It was selected to be screened out of competition closing the Critics Week section at the 2013 Venice Film Festival,[1] and in 2013 SANFIC, winning Best Chilean Picture, and the Public Prize[2]

Illiterate
Chilean theatrical release poster
Directed byMoisés Sepúlveda
Written byMoisés Sepúlveda, Pablo Paredes
StarringPaulina García, Valentina Muhr
CinematographyArnaldo Rodríguez
Music byCristóbal Carvajal
Release dates
  • 6 September 2013 (2013-09-06) (Venice)
  • 26 August 2013 (2013-08-26) (Santiago)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryChile
LanguageSpanish

Plot

Ximena is a middle-aged woman who lives alone in her apartment, completely oblivious to the world around her due to her illiteracy, a condition that deeply embarrasses her. With little conviction, Ximena accepts the help of Jackeline, a young woman with a teaching degree, who agrees to teach her how to read. Ximena's motivation for learning is to finally be able to read a letter left to her by her father as his only memento.

As their relationship progresses, the two women embark on a mutual journey of learning that goes beyond the topic of reading. The story sheds light on the idea that being illiterate is more than just not knowing how to read and extends beyond a single individual.

Cast

References
  1. "32.Venice International Films Critics Week". Sicvenezia. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  2. "'Shell' Tops Santiago Film Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2017.


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