O Auto da Compadecida

48min

Comedy

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

40min

5th Jan 1999

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

41min

6th Jan 1999

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

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

38min

7th Jan 1999

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

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

48min

8th Jan 1999

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

First air date

5th Jan 1999

Last air date

8th Jan 1999

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

pt

Networks