Miniseries

Season 14 episodes1999

Overview

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.

Season cast

Matheus Nachtergaele
as João Grilo

Selton Mello
as Chicó

Fernanda Montenegro
as Compadecida

Rogério Cardoso
as Padre João

Denise Fraga
as Dora

Diogo Vilela
as Eurico

Luís Melo
as Diabo

Virginia Cavendish
as Rosinha

Bruno Garcia
as Vicentão

Enrique Díaz
as Joaquim Brejeiro

Maurício Gonçalves
as Jesus Cristo

Aramis Trindade
as Cabo 70

Episodes

4 in this season

1. Episode 1

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.

1999-01-0540 min

2. Episode 2

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

1999-01-0641 min

3. Episode 3

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

1999-01-0738 min

4. Episode 4

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

1999-01-0848 min