The Spousals of God

In this irreverent comedy, João de Deus's life is turned upside down when a messenger of God intervenes, leading to an unexpected and hilarious twist: he wins his buddy's girlfriend through a roll of the dice. A Portuguese film that satirizes hypocrisy and virtue, "The Spousals of God" features João César Monteiro in a dual role as both protagonist and satirical subject, alongside Rita Durão and other talented actors. Directed by Monteiro himself, the film was screened at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section and marked the final installment of a trilogy centered on the character of João de Deus.