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Macunaima

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Grande Otelo
Black Macunaíma
Paulo José
White Macunaíma
Jardel Filho
Venceslau Pietro Pietra

Awards

  • 1970 - Best Film - International Competition - winner
  • 1969 - Candango Trophy - Best Actor (Melhor Ator) - winner
  • 1969 - Candango Trophy - Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante) - winner
  • 1969 - Candango Trophy - Best Screenplay (Melhor Roteiro) - winner

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