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Macunaíma
Macunaíma
7.5
/10
274 Ratings

MACUNAÍMA

Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Brazil, 1969
Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

Our 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.

Synopsis

Our 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.