4 episodes
O Auto da Compadecida - Miniseries
First aired Jan 5, 1999Season 1
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
Episode 1
Episode 1
Jan 5, 199940 min
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
Episode 2
Jan 6, 199941 min
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Jan 7, 199938 min
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Jan 8, 199948 min
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.