Auto da Compadecida
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Auto da Compadecida is a comedy of northeast 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.
Film and television adaptations
The play has been performed and adapted several times since its first production:
