La chaskañawi (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, La chaskañawi is a drama film directed by Hugo Cuellar Urizar.
What it’s 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 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La chaskañawi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La chaskañawi page.
If you liked it. Fans of La chaskañawi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La chaskañawi (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La chaskañawi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La chaskañawi worth watching?
- La chaskañawi holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was La chaskañawi released?
- La chaskañawi was released in 1976.