by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this Brazilian morality play, a circus con-man talks the authorities into giving a Christian burial to a dog. He convinces the officials that the dog has left a last will and testament. Appearing for the ceremony is a black monk who is really Jesus Christ in disguise.
characteristics
- Robber
- Religious
- Religion
- Scam
- Swindle
- Thief
- Theft
- Pets
- Inheritance
- Con-game
- Con-artist
- Con/scam
- Funeral
- Heist
- Greed
