The Dog's Will
The Dog's Will
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A film released in 2000, The Dog's Will is a comedy-drama directed by Guel Arraes based on the theatrical play by Ariano Suassuna. It incorporates elements from "The Holy and the Hog" and "Tortures of a Heart", both by the same author, and influences from the classic by Giovanni Boccaccio (Decameron)..
In the Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil, an event created by the Ministério da Cultura, it received the awards for best director, best screenplay, best release, and best actor (Matheus Nachtergaele). The highest-grossing Brazilian film of 2000, seen by over two million spectators.
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Its filming took place in the city of Cabaceiras in 1999, in the state of Paraíba, a setting for many other Brazilian films. It premiered in September 2000 in Brazil and was later shown in other countries. In the United States, it was translated into The Dog's Will. The film received widespread acclaim and positive reviews in most countries where it was shown.
But then, a question arises:
In the village of Taperoá, in the sertão of Paraíba, João Grilo and Chicó, two Northeasterners without a home or a farm, roam the streets announcing The Passion of Christ, "the most daring film in the world". With great success in the movie theater, the duo manages to earn some money, but they continue to struggle for survival. João Grilo and Chicó imagine various plans to get some money. They face several challenges that arise, and without hesitation, they cause many planned confusions, all orchestrated by João Grilo, very clever, always in partnership with Chicó.
With the scams to get some money, they get involved with a feared cangaceiro in the region, Severino de Aracaju, played magnificently by Marco Nanini. With the arrival of the beautiful Rosinha, a lovely daughter of Antonio Moraes, Chicó becomes completely smitten. And the story continues until the appearance of Our Lady, who alone can save João Grilo and make the duo return to living their confusions again.
The Dog's Will. 2000. 104 minutes
Direção and Produção: Guel Arraes - Elenco: Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Marco Nanini, Denise Fraga, Fernanda Montenegro, Lima Duarte, Rogério Cardoso, Paulo Goulart, Diogo Vilela, Maurício Gonçalves, Luís Melo, Virginia Cavendish, Bruno Garcia, Enrique Diaz, Aramis Trindade
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The Dog's Will SYNOPSIS:
The highest-grossing Brazilian film of 2000, seen by over two million spectators.
With the awards for best director, best screenplay, best release, and best actor (Matheus Nachtergaele), The Dog's Will is a film that deserves to be seen and remembered.
A film that lives up to its title:
With an engaging story and interesting characters, The Dog's Will is a film that will not disappoint.
A film that is a true treasure:
With high-quality direction and production, The Dog's Will is a film that deserves to be seen and appreciated.
A film that is part of Brazilian cinema history:
With a story that is a true masterpiece, The Dog's Will is a film that cannot be forgotten.
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