''Auto da Compadecida'' is a play written by
Ariano Suassuna, published in 1955. Its first production was in 1956 in
Recife,
Pernambuco.
''Auto da Compadecida'' is a comedy of
northeast
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Brazil. It combines elements of the tradition of popular literature known as ''
cordel'', a striking feature of the Brazilian Catholic baroque, mixing popular culture and religious tradition. It is very important in
Brazilian culture
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.
Film and television adaptations
The play has been performed and adapted several times since its first production:
''A Compadecida'' (1969 film)''Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida'' (1987 film)''Auto da Compadecida'' (1999 miniseries)* ''
O Auto da Compadecida'' (2000 film)
References
1955 plays
Brazilian plays
Plays by Ariano Suassuna
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