Macunaima
"My! Such laziness!"
Originally released in 1969. Macunaima is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
Starring Grande Otelo, Paulo José, and Jardel Filho
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (86 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
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 ther...
Who directed Macunaima?
Macunaima was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
How long is Macunaima?
Macunaima has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Macunaima released?
Macunaima was released on September 3, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Macunaima?
The main cast of Macunaima includes Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves, Dina Sfat.