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Macunaima

Direction
PEDRO DE ANDRADE Joaquim
  
 > Fortnight 1970
 

Synopsis

The story begins with Macunaima's miraculous birth to an old woman in a tiny jungle settlement. Born full grown, he discovers his life's purpose which leads him and his family/followers on a journey to the Big City. On the way, more miracles occur, but Macunaima still has the heart and mind of a child. In the Big City, he is co-opted by terrorists who enlist him in their revolutionary schemes. In the Big City he learns that nuts are not always food and other hilarious lessons of life

 
 
 
  1h 48 / 35mm
1969 / Brésil

Script: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade d'après l'oeuvre de Mário de Andrade
Image: Guido Cosulich
Sound: Juarez Dagoberto Costa
Design: Anisio Medeiros
Editing: Eduardo Escorel


Additionnal info

Cast : Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Dina Sfat, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves, Rodolfo Arena


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