In four stories inspired by humorous tales by Ariano Suassuna, each created based on phrases by the poet from Paraíba, we meet Helder, Fabiano, Pierce and Lorena, living different situations where, ironically, the lie is always the protagonist.
Writing
Suassuna's wordplay translated to scammer dialogue gold.
Acting
Leandro Hassum's desperate man energy is unmatched.
Production
Paraíba settings that feel like another character entirely.
Director
José Eduardo Belmonte
Leandro Hassum
Helder ("O Farsante/Fama")
Rocco Pitanga
Lúcio ("O Farsante/Fama")
Nanda Costa
Caetana ("O Farsante/Fama")
Mariana Bassoul
Recepcionista ("O Farsante/Fama")
Renato Góes
Fabiano ("Vidente")
Cássia Kis
Luzia ("Vidente")
Jackson Antunes
Palhaço Romeu/Que Engana ("Vidente")
Carlos Gregório
Profeta ("Vidente")
Chris Mason
Pierce ("O Gringo/Furão")
Serjão Loroza
Zeca ("O Gringo/Furão")
Jesuíta Barbosa
Chefia ("O Gringo/Furão")
Cacá Ottoni
Lorena ("Disney")
Luis Miranda
Norberto ("Disney")
Johnny Massaro
Felipe Porto ("Disney")
Karina Ramil
Mariana ("Disney")
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ariano Suassuna's 'Auto' plays are foundational to Northeastern Brazilian theater, blending medieval morality structures with sertão folklore.
Belmonte shot each segment in distinct Paraíba towns to capture authentic regional accents often erased in mainstream Brazilian cinema.
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