O Auto da Compadecida
1999
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
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When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
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