O Auto da Compadecida (2000)
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- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Drama
- 10 Sep 2000 (Brazil)
- Movie
João Grilo and Chicó are two very poor and clever Brazilian Northeasterners who struggle for survival and trick people to get by. After meeting the wealthy Rosinha, both hope to finally strive in life, but their plans are interrupted by...
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast
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Matheus Nachtergaele | ... |
João Grilo
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| Selton Mello | ... |
Chicó
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| Rogério Cardoso | ... |
Padre João
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Denise Fraga | ... |
Dora
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Diogo Vilela | ... |
Padeiro Eurico
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Luís Melo | ... |
Diabo
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| Virginia Cavendish | ... |
Rosinha
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Bruno Garcia | ... |
Vicentão
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Enrique Diaz | ... |
Cangaceiro
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Maurício Gonçalves | ... |
Jesus Cristo
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Aramis Trindade | ... |
Cabo Setenta
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| Marco Nanini | ... |
Capitão Severino de Aracaju
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| Paulo Goulart | ... |
Major Antônio Moraes
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| Lima Duarte | ... |
Bispo
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| Fernanda Montenegro | ... |
A Compadecida
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Directed by
| Guel Arraes | ||
Written by
| Guel Arraes | ... | () |
| Adriana Falcão | ... | () |
| João Falcão | ... | () |
| Ariano Suassuna | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Guel Arraes | ... | producer |
| Eduardo Figueira | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Filho | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Sá Grama | ||
Cinematography by
| Félix Monti | ||
Film Editing by
| Ubiraci de Motta | ... | (as Ubiraci Motta) |
| Paulo Henrique Farias | ||
Production Design by
| Lia Renha | ||
Art Direction by
| Lia Renha | ||
Costume Design by
| Cao Albuquerque | ||
Makeup Department
| Alice Fonseca | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Marlene Moura | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Sylvia Ramos | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Paola Pol Balloussier | ... | assistant director (as Paola Ballousier) |
| Flávia Lacerda | ... | assistant director |
| Tatiana Maciel | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Ofeliano De Almedia | ... | storyboard artist |
| Moa Batsow | ... | art producer |
| Gabriela Cunha | ... | assistant art director |
| Claudio Domingos | ... | set designer |
| Erika Lovisi | ... | set designer |
| Luciane Nicolino | ... | assistant art director |
| Fernando Schmidt | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Roberto Casimiro | ... | sound recordist |
| Zezé d'Alice | ... | sound recordist |
| Rodrigo de Noronha | ... | pre-dub mixer |
| David Miranda-Hardy | ... | sound mixer (as David Miranda) |
| Simone Petrillo | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Cláudio Braga | ... | special effects assistant |
| Sergio Farjalla Jr. | ... | weapon advisor |
| James Rothman | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Mariana Rocha | ... | visual effects producer |
| Ariel Wollinger | ... | digital compositor / digital effects artist / film recording supervisor |
Stunts
| Fillipe Dias | ... | stunts |
| Claudimar Guimaraes | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Olivio Lima | ... | gaffer |
| Jefferson Miranda | ... | camera operator |
| Gilberto Otero | ... | camera operator |
| Erich Rittberger | ... | electrician |
| Pedro Serrão | ... | assistant camera |
| Joaquim Torres | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mauricio Carneiro | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Henrique Castelo Branco | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Neide Alves | ... | musician |
| Antônio Barreto | ... | musician |
| Carlinhos Borges | ... | music producer |
| Frederica Burgeois | ... | musician |
| Gilberto Campello | ... | musician |
| Sérgio Campelo | ... | musician |
| Fábio Delicato | ... | musician |
| Thiago Fournier | ... | musician |
| Cláudio Moura | ... | musician |
| Jônatas Zacarias | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Fernanda Borges | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Gustavo Nielebock | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Globo Filmes
- Lereby Productions (associate production)
Distributors
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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João Grilo and Chicó are two very poor and clever Brazilian Northeasterners who struggle for survival and trick people to get by. After meeting the wealthy Rosinha, both hope to finally strive in life, but their plans are interrupted by the arrival of an outlaw. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film is in the Official Top 250 Narrative Feature Films on Letterboxd, which has lead to much controversy and debate among the Letterboxd community. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from A Dog's Will (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Caboclos de Orubá See more » |
| Quotes |
Chicó:
I do not know, i just know that was this way. See more » |