A Dog's Will (2000)
Two clever schemers navigate life's challenges in Brazilian hinterlands; perfect for fans of witty, character-driven tales.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
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A Dog's Will(2000)
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Overview
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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Matheus Nachtergaele
João Grilo
Selton Mello
Chicó
Rogério Cardoso
Padre João
Denise Fraga
Dora
Diogo Vilela
Eurico
LuÃs Melo
Diabo
Virginia Cavendish
Rosinha
Bruno Garcia
Vicentão
Enrique DÃaz
Joaquim Brejeiro
MaurÃcio Gonçalves
Jesus Cristo / Emanuel
Aramis Trindade
Cabo 70
Marco Nanini
Severino de Aracaju
Paulo Goulart
Major Antônio Moraes
Lima Duarte
Bispo
Fernanda Montenegro
Nossa Senhora
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Um clássico. Filme infalÃvel para uma tarde de domingo.
UAU! Um dos filmes mais divertidos que eu já assisti. É incrÃvel!
Good for the first hour or so. Fast talking comedy that zips along. Good performances all round. Last 30-45 minutes it lost me though. Became too ridiculous. 6.5/10
Featured User Reviews
This film is deeply steeped in Brazilian culture, which may make it inaccessible to some. It's based on a play by Ariano Suassuna, who made his life's mission to preserve Brazilian culture. If you're put off by the surrealistic religion scenes, keep in mind that this spiritualism was still firmly anchored in Brazil in 2000, along with the mash-up of African beliefs - candomblé. I loved the Laurel-and-Hardy style of comedy. The film was not short on laughs. The actors' comedic timing is spot on. The direction is totally in the style of the 20th century comedic soaps (novelas), which were (and maybe still are) wildly popular there.
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