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A Dog's Will

2000 · film · BR

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Directed by: Guel Arraes

Starring: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga, Diogo Vilela

Runtime: 104 min

Why it mattersAI-assisted

O Auto da Compadecida is a film about two poor men in Northeastern Brazil. It matters as it showcases their journey to paradise, judged by Christ, the Devil, and the Virgin Mary.

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  1. synopsis — The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
  2. credit — Directed by Guel Arraes.

Synopsis

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

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