Macunaima (1969)

Macunaima (1969)

My! Such laziness! 1969-09-03 Brazil 110 Min. PG-13
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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 is Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son
Paulo José is White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother
Jardel Filho is Venceslau Pietro Pietra
Venceslau Pietro Pietra
Rodolfo Arena is Maanape
Joana Fomm is Sofara
Zezé Macedo is Thin woman
Thin woman
Wilza Carla is Fat woman
Fat woman