Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Juanito Sabe Leer
Status
released
Original Language
es

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Production Companies

United States Information Service (USIS)
Telecine Limitada
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