O Auto da Compadecida

The Movie talk about two poor men's history, who've lived in northeast Brazil. They are called João Grilo and Chicó.

The plot happens in the "Sertão" (a region in northeast Brazil, very poor due to water shortage, and as a result of that, lack of food too).

The period portrayed in the movie is historical for Brazil, because tells about the "cangaceiros" - rebels who've looked for justice due to social inequality - who threatened Brazil's northeast.

The movie show, with a lot of humor, the way that João Grilo and Chicó have survived without money and prestige in a totally segregate society.

It's a movie that, at the same time, is a comedy and a drama.

Everything is good in this adaptation, I like it better than the book

This is one of the best, if not the best, mini-series from Brazil. I haven't seen the subtitles, but it would be very hard to translate and keep the comedy intact, but it is worth seeing it. Every actor is the right choice for the role. The two main characters are excellent actors. One of them is a compulsive liar and the way his lies are depicted is even funnier than the lies. Oscar-nominated Fernanda Montenegro has a cameo appearance as Compadecida, the same role she played over 30 years ago in the theater. Don't miss it!

I chased this title after sorting all Comedy movies in the IMDb based on ranking. This one was on top, and it seemed unlikely to me, but I found it and enjoyed it very much. Totally crazy. It reminds me of several things I've watched and that are dear to me: Hellzapoppin, Kin Dza Dza, The Gods Must Be Crazy and Little Nicky. Put those in a catholic Brazillian blender and enjoy your smoothie!

This is surely one of the best brazilian productions ever. The story is very original and all actors are just fantastic. Fernanda Montenegro does a great job as the "Compadecida", although she doesn't play a leading role. If you like sense of humor mixed with a little bit of drama this is the right thing to watch.