Filhas de Gandhy: An Existence

SYNOPSIS
Conceived by Anna Wiltgen and Maria Dulce Saldanha, 'Filhas de Gandhy: An Existence' documents the post-pandemic resurgence of the Afoxé group in Rio de Janeiro. Filmed at MUHCAB (Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture), the project blends cultural workshops with audiovisual storytelling to highlight Black ancestry, female leadership, and the enduring strength of Afro-Brazilian traditions.

WORKSHOP MASTERS
Percussion: Ogan Kotoquinho (Honorary President)
Dance: Eliete Miranda and Tulani Masai
Debate Mediator: Ana Carla dos Santos
Artistic Production & Coordination: Bieta Rodrigues Lecompte (DJ Bieta)
Institutional Support: Sara Miranda

PRODUCTION & FUNDING
Cinelândia Produções
Rio de Janeiro City Hall / Municipal Department of Culture (FOCA Grant)

INCENTIVE MECHANISMS

• FOCA – Fomento à Cultura Carioca (Carioca Culture Funding), Municipal Secretariat of Culture, Rio de Janeiro City Hall.

LOCATION
MUHCAB - Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture

Cultural Events | Afro-Brazilian Heritage | 2022