Macunaima

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Dina Sfat
1969
Brazil
Completed
English
1h 50m
Overview
Our story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born fully grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family and followers on a journey to the Big City. More miracles occur on the way, but Macunaima still has the heart and mind of a child. In the Big City, terrorists enlist him in their revolutionary schemes. In the Big City he learns that nuts are not always food and other hilarious life lessons.