Macunaima (1969) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Macunaima (1969) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Grande Otelo as Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
- Paulo José as White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
- Jardel Filho as Venceslau Pietro Pietra
- Milton Gonçalves as Jiguê
- Dina Sfat as Ci
- Rodolfo Arena as Maanape
- Joana Fomm as Sofara
- Maria do Rosário as Iriqui
- Rafael de Carvalho as Caipora
- Nazareth Ohana
- Zezé Macedo as Thin woman
- Wilza Carla as Fat woman
- Myrian Muniz as Venceslau's wife
- Edy Siqueira
- Carmem Palhares
Why Watch Macunaima?
The Vibe: Macunaima is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and fantasy and adventure movie from 1969. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, and starring Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, Macunaima retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with fantasy elements, Macunaima deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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