Macunaima (1969)★ 6.8/10
- Comedy
- Fantasy
Directed by: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Written by: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Mário de Andrade
the film starts 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.
