Cachila (2008)

A man, a family, and the legacy of candombe

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The Silva family is pioneer and a role model within the community; it shows values and the goal to not let the candombe tradition fade away. Not only do they have an internal hierarchy, but also in his neighbourhood, Waldemar “Cachila” Silva is a respected leader. Cachila decide to pass on his legacy to his sons Matias and Wellington, who should now lead the family business, afro descendants playing candombe, a drum rhythm for the carnival contest and keep the privilege place obtained by the family. Patriarchy, hierarchy and cultural traditions are the concepts that drive this documentary about the life of a man of African descent and a dysfunctional family trying to perpetuate its power, which is crucial for the future of a culture.

Director: Sebastián Bednarik, Andrés Varela
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alvaro Rivero
Cinematography: Pedro Luque
Editing: Sebastián Rodriguez
Production: Coral Films
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Sebastián Bednarik, Andrés Varela
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cachila about?
The Silva family is pioneer and a role model within the community; it shows values and the goal to not let the candombe tradition fade away. Not only do they have an internal hierarchy, but also in his neighbourhood, Waldemar “Cachila” Silva is a respected leader. Cachila decide to pass on his legacy to his sons Matias and Wellington, who should now lead the family business, afro descendants playing candombe, a drum rhythm for the carnival contest and keep the privilege place obtained by the family. Patriarchy, hierarchy and cultural traditions are the concepts that drive this documentary about the life of a man of African descent and a dysfunctional family trying to perpetuate its power, which is crucial for the future of a culture.
Who directed Cachila?
Cachila was directed by Sebastián Bednarik, Andrés Varela.
Who stars in Cachila?
Cachila stars Waldemar "Cachila" Silva, Mathias Silva, Wellington Silva, Guillermo Díaz.
How long is Cachila?
Cachila has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Cachila?
Cachila is a Documentary film.
Where was Cachila produced?
Cachila was produced in Uruguay.