Overview

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.

Cast

Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves, Dina Sfat, Rodolfo Arena, Joana Fomm, Maria do Rosário

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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 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.

When was "Macunaima" released?

Macunaima was released in 1969.

Who stars in "Macunaima"?

The cast includes Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves.

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