Directed by João César Monteiro, A Comédia de Deus (God’s Comedy, 1995) is a surreal and provocative masterpiece of Portuguese cinema. The film serves as the second installment in the director’s "God’s Trilogy," following his on-screen persona, João de Deus.
The film is highly polarizing, reflected in its mix of high praise and intense disdain: A ComГ©dia de Deus
Through his "Nosferatu-like" protagonist, Monteiro parodies social and clerical norms, depicting a world that is as amoral as it is beautiful. Critical Reception Directed by João César Monteiro, A Comédia de