O Auto da Compadecida – Miniseries
1999
4 Episodes
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
S01E01
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.
05 Jan 199940m
S01E02
Episode 2
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
06 Jan 199941m
S01E03
Episode 3
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
07 Jan 199938m
S01E04
Episode 4
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
08 Jan 199948m