O Auto da Compadecida

Miniseries

1999 · 4 episodes · 2h 47m in all

Based on the play of the same name by Ariano Suassuna, *O Auto da Compadecida* is a comedy that blends regional elements and religiosity to tell the story of João Grilo and Chicó.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   5 Jan 1999 · 40 min

   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.

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   2. Episode 2

   6 Jan 1999 · 41 min

   João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.

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   3. Episode 3

   7 Jan 1999 · 38 min

   João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.

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   4. Episode 4

   8 Jan 1999 · 48 min

   João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.