Sebastián Bednarik

Directing

Sebastián Bednarik

Born

1975-11-07 (50)

Place of birth

Montevideo, Uruguay

Known for

Directing

Credits

13 titles

Sebastián Bednarik (Montevideo, November 7, 1975) is a Uruguayan director, screenwriter, producer, businessman, teacher, artist, and author. He has directed several documentaries, focusing on association football and music.

Known for

The Wait poster
5.4

In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?

The Wait

2002

Maracaná poster
6.2

The unexpected victory over Uruguay in the World Cup Brazil 1950 continues to have social and political ramifications for both countries.

Maracaná

2014

Partido: Os Bastidores da Eleição que Fragmentou o Brasil poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Partido: Os Bastidores da Eleição que Fragmentou o Brasil

2022

Nacional, Una Historia Verdadera poster
NR

Nacional, a true story is the film about the life of Club Nacional de Football, from its beginnings to the present day, covering the glories that have made it one of the most prestigious soccer teams in the world.

Nacional, Una Historia Verdadera

2019

La primera estrella poster
NR

In 1924, the Uruguayan football team won the Olympic Games. It is the first star—of the four they now display on their crest—referred to in the title. This documentary revisits the story of that team that surprised the world through never-before-seen footage, expert testimonies, and a contemporary journey guided by César Troncoso, retracing the steps of that epic achievement.

La primera estrella

2026

Sangre de Campeones poster
NR

1924: a group of men, amateur footballers of diverse professions and humble origins, set out on a journey towards the greatest adventure of their lives. They depart from Uruguay for Europe to disembark in Paris in its "Crazy Years" where, against all odds, Olympic glory and the amazement of the whole world awaited them. This feat would be the first of others to come in 1928 and 1930.

Sangre de Campeones

2018

Behind the camera

The Wait poster
5.4

In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?

The Wait

2002

Maracaná poster
6.2

The unexpected victory over Uruguay in the World Cup Brazil 1950 continues to have social and political ramifications for both countries.

Maracaná

2014

Partido: Os Bastidores da Eleição que Fragmentou o Brasil poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Partido: Os Bastidores da Eleição que Fragmentou o Brasil

2022

Nacional, Una Historia Verdadera poster
NR

Nacional, a true story is the film about the life of Club Nacional de Football, from its beginnings to the present day, covering the glories that have made it one of the most prestigious soccer teams in the world.

Nacional, Una Historia Verdadera

2019

La primera estrella poster
NR

In 1924, the Uruguayan football team won the Olympic Games. It is the first star—of the four they now display on their crest—referred to in the title. This documentary revisits the story of that team that surprised the world through never-before-seen footage, expert testimonies, and a contemporary journey guided by César Troncoso, retracing the steps of that epic achievement.

La primera estrella

2026

Sangre de Campeones poster
NR

1924: a group of men, amateur footballers of diverse professions and humble origins, set out on a journey towards the greatest adventure of their lives. They depart from Uruguay for Europe to disembark in Paris in its "Crazy Years" where, against all odds, Olympic glory and the amazement of the whole world awaited them. This feat would be the first of others to come in 1928 and 1930.

Sangre de Campeones

2018

Sangre de Campeones poster
NR

1924: a group of men, amateur footballers of diverse professions and humble origins, set out on a journey towards the greatest adventure of their lives. They depart from Uruguay for Europe to disembark in Paris in its "Crazy Years" where, against all odds, Olympic glory and the amazement of the whole world awaited them. This feat would be the first of others to come in 1928 and 1930.

Sangre de Campeones

2018

Cachila poster
5.0

The Silva family is pioneer and a role model within the community; it shows values and the goal to not let the candombe tradition fade away. Not only do they have an internal hierarchy, but also in his neighbourhood, Waldemar “Cachila” Silva is a respected leader. Cachila decide to pass on his legacy to his sons Matias and Wellington, who should now lead the family business, afro descendants playing candombe, a drum rhythm for the carnival contest and keep the privilege place obtained by the family. Patriarchy, hierarchy and cultural traditions are the concepts that drive this documentary about the life of a man of African descent and a dysfunctional family trying to perpetuate its power, which is crucial for the future of a culture.

Cachila

2008

Cachila poster
5.0

The Silva family is pioneer and a role model within the community; it shows values and the goal to not let the candombe tradition fade away. Not only do they have an internal hierarchy, but also in his neighbourhood, Waldemar “Cachila” Silva is a respected leader. Cachila decide to pass on his legacy to his sons Matias and Wellington, who should now lead the family business, afro descendants playing candombe, a drum rhythm for the carnival contest and keep the privilege place obtained by the family. Patriarchy, hierarchy and cultural traditions are the concepts that drive this documentary about the life of a man of African descent and a dysfunctional family trying to perpetuate its power, which is crucial for the future of a culture.

Cachila

2008

La Matinée poster
NR

This is the story of a group of veteran musicians joined by two young artists to perform together after more than 20 years of inactivity in the Uruguayan carnival scene. In addition to demonstrating their talent, this film provides a look at their personal lives, lives that have always revolved around the magic of the carnival (Which lasts just a month per year), but that inevitably must make room for their daily life, far from show business and public recognition.

La Matinée

2007

La Matinée poster
NR

This is the story of a group of veteran musicians joined by two young artists to perform together after more than 20 years of inactivity in the Uruguayan carnival scene. In addition to demonstrating their talent, this film provides a look at their personal lives, lives that have always revolved around the magic of the carnival (Which lasts just a month per year), but that inevitably must make room for their daily life, far from show business and public recognition.

La Matinée

2007

Mundialito poster
6.0

The film provides a look at the 1980 Mundialito, an international friendly soccer tournament organized by the Uruguayan Soccer Association, which brought together the World Cup-winning national teams and the Netherlands, and was organized in Uruguay during an unconventional political situation.

Mundialito

2010

Mundialito poster
6.0

The film provides a look at the 1980 Mundialito, an international friendly soccer tournament organized by the Uruguayan Soccer Association, which brought together the World Cup-winning national teams and the Netherlands, and was organized in Uruguay during an unconventional political situation.

Mundialito

2010