Several famous people gathered last Thursday night (12) to attend the premiere of “O Auto da Compadecida 2” in Rio de Janeiro.
The film, which arrives in Brazilian cinemas in December 25th celebrates the return of João Grilo (Matheus Nachtergaele) to the mythical city of Taperóa, in Paraíba, after two decades, and his reunion with Chico (Selton Mello), his best friend.
Names like Taís Araújo, Fabíula Nascimento, Humberto Martins and Enrique Diaz, who also star in the film written by João Falcão and directed by Guel Arraes, were also present at the event. See photos in the gallery above .
What to expect from “O Auto da Compadecida 2”?
After the story of her resurrection, which involved a trial in purgatory, with her own as defender Our Lady João Grilo will be received by the people with great celebration – almost as if he were a celebrity.
Disputed as the main electoral campaigner by the two most powerful politicians in the city, João does everything to carry out a coup that will earn him a lot of money and the peaceful life he dreamed of. But nothing goes as planned and he will have to turn to Compadecida again – this time played by Taís Araújo.
See who’s who in “O Auto da Compadecida 2”.
O Auto da Compadecida 2: Our Lady will have music written by Bethânia
This content was originally published in Celebrities go to the premiere of “O Auto da Compadecida 2” in Rio; see the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil

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