Calado Não Dá
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."
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Nicolau
- Original Title
- Calado Não Dá
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Nicolau
Department Leadership Roster
João Nicolau
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Calado Não Dá.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calado Não Dá
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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."
Who directed Calado Não Dá?
Calado Não Dá was directed by João Nicolau.
Who stars in Calado Não Dá?
The principal cast of Calado Não Dá includes Not specified.
When was Calado Não Dá released and how long is it?
Calado Não Dá was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calado Não Dá?
Calado Não Dá holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).