Lisbela e o Prisioneiro
Lisbela and the Prisoner - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Many actors from Guel Arraes' previous hit, "O Auto da Compadecida" (A Dog's Will), appear in "Lisbela and the Prisoner."
Selton Mello, Virginia Cavendish, and Marco Nanini all had prominent roles in both films. This created a sense of a recurring troupe for audiences, connecting the two films thematically as celebrations of Northeastern Brazilian culture and humor. Nanini's hitman character, Frederico Evandro, is particularly reminiscent of his cangaceiro role in the previous film.
The film Leléu announces with his traveling show is "The Passion of Christ."
This is a direct reference to "O Auto da Compadecida," where Selton Mello's character, Chicó, makes a similar announcement for the same play. It's a clear nod to Arraes' earlier work.
The fictional band "Os Condenados" that performs in the film is fronted by Clarice Falcão.
Clarice Falcão, who later became a famous singer, comedian, and actress in her own right, is the daughter of João Falcão, the film's musical producer. This was one of her early public appearances.