Macunaima
Our story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born full grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family/followers on a journey to the Big City. On the way, more miracles occur, but Macunaima still has the heart and mind of a child. In the Big City, he is co-opted by terrorists who enlist him in their revolutionary schemes. In the Big City he learns that nuts are not always food and other hilarious lessons of life.
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HD
Fantasy, Comedy
1969
95 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Macunaima
- Duration : 95 min
- Languages : Portuguese
- Writers : Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Mèrio de Andrade (novel)
- Directors : Joaquim Pedro de Andrade min
- Imdb : 7 (917 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.8 (471 votes)
- Actors : Grande Otelo, Paulo Josè, Jardel Filho, Dina Sfat
Movie Storyline
Our story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born full grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family/followers on a journey to the Big City. On the way, more miracles occur, but Macunaima still has the heart and mind of a child. In the Big City, he is co-opted by terrorists who enlist him in their revolutionary schemes. In the Big City he learns that nuts are not always food and other hilarious lessons of life.