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200872 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Cachila

200872 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Waldemar 'Cachila' Silva and his sons, Matias and Wellington, strive to preserve the candombe tradition in Montevideo, Uruguay, amidst societal changes.

“A man, a family, and the legacy of candombe”

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Sebastián Bednarik,

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Waldemar 'Cachila' Silva and his sons, Matias and Wellington, strive to preserve the candombe tradition in Montevideo, Uruguay, amidst societal changes.

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Sebastián Bednarik

Sebastián Bednarikdirector

Andrés Varela

Andrés Vareladirector

Sebastián Bednarik

Sebastián Bednarikwriter

Waldemar "Cachila" Silvacast

Mathias Silvacast

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Waldemar 'Cachila' Silva leads his family in Montevideo, Uruguay, as they strive to preserve the candombe tradition. This 2008 documentary follows Cachila and his sons, Matias and Wellington, as they work to maintain their family business centered on candombe drumming, a key element of local carnival celebrations. The film captures their efforts against societal changes and the challenges of family dynamics, reflecting their commitment to cultural heritage within their community.

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