A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

2000 · 104 min · PT · 8.4 (1,223 votes)
Dir. Guel Arraes · Starring Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro, Rogério Cardoso, Denise Fraga, Diogo Vilela · Music Sérgio Campelo · O Auto da Compadecida: Coleção

Lying with faith is not always a sin.

ComedyDramaFantasyRomance

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

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This film feels like a vibrant, sun-drenched folk tale brought to life, brimming with mischievous charm and a spiritual undercurrent. It's a journey through human folly and divine judgment, wrapped in a distinctly Brazilian aesthetic. Expect a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, delivered with a lively, theatrical flair.

whimsicalsatiricalcharmingspirituallivelysteadymagical realismfolklorictheatricalBrazilian regionalismmoralityredemptionfaithclass
based on play or musical