Macunaima (1969)

My! Such laziness!

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Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.

Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Runtime: 110 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Eduardo Escorel
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macunaima about?
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Who directed Macunaima?
Macunaima was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
Who stars in Macunaima?
Macunaima stars Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves, Dina Sfat, Rodolfo Arena.
How long is Macunaima?
Macunaima has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Macunaima?
Macunaima is a Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure film.
Where was Macunaima produced?
Macunaima was produced in Brazil.