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2000 · 104 min · NR

A Dog's Will

Directed by Guel Arraes · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A Dog's Will (2000) is a Comedy film, directed by Guel Arraes set in Taperoá during the 1930s.

A con artist, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of faith / religion and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Sérgio Campelo
Cinematography
Félix "Chango" Monti
Cast
Matheus NachtergaeleSelton MelloFernanda MontenegroRogério CardosoDenise FragaDiogo VilelaLuís MeloVirginia Cavendish

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Taperoá
Setting
RuralDesert
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Faith / ReligionFriendship
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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