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The Rogue's Trial

The Rogue's Trial

Faith brings hope.

20246.71h 52m

Overview

After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.

Directed by Guel Arraes
Written by Adriana Falcão, Jorge Furtado, Ariano Suassuna
Produced by Guel Arraes, Edson Pimentel, Pedro Buarque de Hollanda
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $13.6M

Top Cast

Matheus Nachtergaele

Matheus Nachtergaele

João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo

Selton Mello

Selton Mello

Chicó

Taís Araújo

Taís Araújo

Compadecida

Humberto Martins

Humberto Martins

Coronel Ernani

Luis Miranda

Luis Miranda

Antonio do Amor

Eduardo Sterblitch

Eduardo Sterblitch

Arlindo

Fabiula Nascimento

Fabiula Nascimento

Clarabela

Virginia Cavendish

Virginia Cavendish

Rosinha

Enrique Díaz

Enrique Díaz

Joaquim Brejeiro

Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

Compadecida (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

brazilian northeastabsurdbrazilian comedyhorrifiedreligious comedy

About The Rogue's Trial

The Rogue's Trial is a comedy, drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of brazilian northeast, absurd, brazilian comedy, horrified, religious comedy. Directed by Guel Arraes, it stars Matheus Nachtergaele, Selton Mello, Taís Araújo. After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.

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