O Auto da Compadecida, literally “The Compassionate Woman’s Play”, (the woman being the Virgin Mary) is a is a Brazilian television miniseries in 4 episodes, aired from January 5 to January 8, 1999. In 2000 the miniseries was released in film format, and was a critical and commercial success in Brazil and throughout South America. To celebrate its twenty year anniversary the series was rescreened in January 2020, with a new title sequence and updated special effects.
The beautifully illustrated, fresco-style opening sequence was designed and illustrated by Koi Factory and Caramurú Baumgartner.
Alias Harbour is used for title sequences.