Chucalezna (1968)
Edited documentary film by Jorge Preloran presents a portrait of the children of a small rural school in Chucalezna, in Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. In addition to working in the fields and attending their classes, the children paint. Their colorful depictions of the life and landscape of Chucalezna, painted on donated paper tacked to the exterior walls of the school, have garnered international recognition. Filmed in October 1966. Produced at the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán with assistance from the Fondo Nacional de las Artes.
Director: Jorge Prelorán
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
Country: Argentina
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chucalezna about?
- Edited documentary film by Jorge Preloran presents a portrait of the children of a small rural school in Chucalezna, in Humahuaca Canyon, Jujuy Province, Argentina. In addition to working in the fields and attending their classes, the children paint. Their colorful depictions of the life and landscape of Chucalezna, painted on donated paper tacked to the exterior walls of the school, have garnered international recognition. Filmed in October 1966. Produced at the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán with assistance from the Fondo Nacional de las Artes.
- Who directed Chucalezna?
- Chucalezna was directed by Jorge Prelorán.
- How long is Chucalezna?
- Chucalezna has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- Where was Chucalezna produced?
- Chucalezna was produced in Argentina.