Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? (2012)

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The documentary "Caixa D'água: Qui-lombo is this?" It reports, through testimonies from former residents and photographic collections, the importance in the cultural and historical scope of the Getúlio Vargas neighborhood located in Aracaju, capital of Sergipe. Emphasis is placed on black culture and the presence of black slaves and their descendants, with the rescue of issues related to their origin, orality, geographical location and awareness of their racial identity, showing that, although this community exists in an urban area, it still maintains many aspects of the quilombo life of the former black slaves in Brazil.

Director: Everlane Moraes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Moema Pascoini, Eduardo Freire
Editing: Everlane Moraes, Gabriela Caldas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

slavery, memory, racism, traditional culture, movimento negro, terreiros, contemporaneity, quilombo, preconception, african matrix, afro-descendants, afro-brazilian religions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? about?
The documentary "Caixa D'água: Qui-lombo is this?" It reports, through testimonies from former residents and photographic collections, the importance in the cultural and historical scope of the Getúlio Vargas neighborhood located in Aracaju, capital of Sergipe. Emphasis is placed on black culture and the presence of black slaves and their descendants, with the rescue of issues related to their origin, orality, geographical location and awareness of their racial identity, showing that, although this community exists in an urban area, it still maintains many aspects of the quilombo life of the former black slaves in Brazil.
Who directed Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse??
Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? was directed by Everlane Moraes.
How long is Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse??
Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse??
Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? is a Documentary film.
Where was Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? produced?
Caixa D'Água: Qui-Lombo é Esse? was produced in Brazil.