A Dog's Will 2000
8.6 / 10
A Dog's Will
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.
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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... João Grilo
... Chicó
... Padre João
... Dora
... Eurico
... Diabo
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See All 1 Reviews15 Aug 2023 by badelf
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.
Release Date:
Sep 15, 2000 (Brazil)
Run Time:
1hr 44`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Portuguese
Production Countries:
Brazil
Status:
Released
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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.
Cast & Crew of
A Dog's Will - A Dog's Will
Directors & Credit Writers
... Assistant Director
... Director
... Continuity
Cast
... João Grilo
... Chicó
... Padre João
... Dora
... Eurico
... Diabo
... Rosinha
... Vicentão
... Joaquim Brejeiro
... Jesus Cristo / Emanuel
... Cabo 70
... Severino de Aracaju
... Major Antônio Moraes
... Bispo
... Nossa Senhora
Produced By
... Casting Producer
... Executive Producer
... Associate Producer
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