O Auto da Compadecida

The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: N/A minutes

Release: 1999-01-05

Rating: 9

Season 1 - O Auto da Compadecida
1999-01-05
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.
1999-01-06
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
1999-01-07
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
1999-01-08
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.