Macunaima
NOT RATED 01 hours 35 minutes
- Dina Sfat, Grande Otelo, Jardel Filho, Paulo José
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Comedy, Fantasy
- January 1, 1970
- Portuguese
- Greatest Fantasy Films
Synopsis
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.