Overview
- Production began this week in Arequipa, with additional scenes planned in Punta de Bombón under director Eduardo Guillot.
- The story follows teacher Everardo Zapata Santillana, who created Coquito, a reading primer recognized as National Cultural Heritage that turns 100 this year.
- Producers cast Luis José Ocampo as Zapata, with Elisa Costa as Lucía and Lucas Mamani as the character Coquito.
- The team plans a nationwide cinema release in 2026 to align with the centenary of the book.
- Producers report support from Arequipa authorities and private backers focused on culture, education and sustainability.