The sequence “The Compadecida Auto 2” had the biggest opening for a national film since the pandemic. According to data from Filme B, a publication specializing in the Brazilian cinema market, the release of the title, this Wednesday (25), brought more than 173 thousand people to movie theaters and raised R$4 million.
Although “O Auto da Compadecida 2” had a great performance, the national film with the biggest audience continues to be ““, . At its debut, on November 7th, the production, with Fernanda Torres in the cast, collected R$ 1.1 million on the first day and was assisted by 50 thousand people.
Matheus Nachtergaele e Selton Mello reissue the duo and live again with João Grilo and Chicó, in the film that still has the return of Virginia Cavendish like Rosinha and Enrique Diaz as the cangaceiro Joaquim Brejeiro.
The news includes the arrival of names such as Eduardo Sterblitch, Fabiúla Nascimento, Luis Miranda and Humberto Martins; in addition to , who shines in the film in the role of Our Lady, played by Fernanda Montenegro in the first version.
“O Auto da Compadecida 2” will have , but will respect the lyrical universe of Ariano Suassuna, as explained by director Guel Arraes, who works alongside Flávia Saraiva, to CNN. The script is written by Guel Arraes and João Falcão, with collaboration from Adriana Falcão and Jorge Furtado. Produced by Conspiração and H2O Filmes.
The film was shown for the first time during CCXP24, on December 7th, and received a standing ovation from the audience present. On the occasion, Matheus Nachtergaele (João Grilo). .
“I hope it is beautiful enough and that it corresponds to the affection that this film has received for so many years and that it is worthy of Ariano Suassuna. Ariano, this film is a gift for you”, said the actor.
Watch the interview with the cast of “O Auto da Compadecida 2” below
