A Dog's Will
ComedyDramaFantasyRomance
8.4/10
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|104 min
Release Date: 2000-09-15
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.
Production Companies
Lereby ProduçõesGlobo FilmesEstúdios Globo
User Reviews
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badelf
8/10
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 Laur...
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