Starring Grande Otelo, Paulo Jose, Jardel Filho, Dina Sfat, Milton Goncalves
Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Print: Color
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy
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. 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.