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Macunaíma [makũna'ĩmɐ] is a 1969 Brazilian comedy film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, based on Mário de Andrade 's novel of the same name. It was released in a dubbed version for American audiences in 1972 by New Line Cinema.
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After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use. 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.
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaima (Grande Otelo) later magically transforms into a white man (Paulo José) before making an adventure-filled trip to the...
- Comedy
- Jardel Filho
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
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.
Macunaíma. ( 1969 ) « (ma-koo-na-eema)» Fantasy. Comedy. Based on Book. Our story begins with Macunaima’s miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born fully grown, he discovers his life’s purpose which leads him and his family and followers on a journey to the Big City.
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Oct 15, 2023 · With vibrant tropical colours and a penchant for the grotesque, Macunaíma (1969) is a strange but delightful masterpiece of Brazilian cinema. Its creator, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade (1932-1988), was one of best directors of the cinema novo movement and this is his most ground-breaking work.