Calado Não Dá movie poster

Calado Não Dá

May 30, 1999 0h 29m

Originally released in 1999. Calado Não Dá is a documentary film. directed by João Nicolau. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

"Cape Verde is an archipelago situated 500km off the West Coast of Africa. On the island of Santiago lives Mano Mendi, the last player of the cimboa, a one-string violin used to accompany the traditional batuque music. Through the portrait of Mano Mendi and the learning experience of To, a music teacher in the capital city of Praia, the film shows us how this music is rooted in the rhythms of everyday life."

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 30, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 0h 29m 29 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calado Não Dá about?

"Cape Verde is an archipelago situated 500km off the West Coast of Africa. On the island of Santiago lives Mano Mendi, the last player of the cimboa, a one-string violin used to accompany the tradi...

Who directed Calado Não Dá?

Calado Não Dá was directed by João Nicolau.

How long is Calado Não Dá?

Calado Não Dá has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).

When was Calado Não Dá released?

Calado Não Dá was released on May 30, 1999 in theaters.