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Grande Otelo | ... | Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son |
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Paulo José | ... | White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother |
| Jardel Filho | ... | Venceslau Pietro Pietra | |
| Dina Sfat | ... | Ci | |
| Milton Gonçalves | ... | Jiguê | |
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Rodolfo Arena | ... | Maanape |
| Joana Fomm | ... | Sofara | |
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Maria Do Rosario | ... | Iquiri |
| Rafael de Carvalho | ... | Caapora | |
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Nazareth Ohana | ||
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Zezé Macedo | ||
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Wilza Carla | ... | Fat Lady |
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Myrian Muniz | ... | Venceslau's wife |
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Edy Siqueira | ||
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Carmem Palhares | ||
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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. Written by Anonymous
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1969 (Brazil) See more »Also Known As:
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Venceslau Pietro Pietra: [Macunaíma revealed his disguise as a woman] You're a dude? I don't hold prejudices. Come here!See more »
I'm not sure if I understood even half the cultural and political references this film makes. After all it is Brazilian and from the late 60's. In many ways a product of that era but because it seems to be based on fairy tales or legends there's an interesting timeless quality to it as well. That and the outrageous sight gags, combined with crazy costumes makes this seem like a live-action cartoon. Definitely a fun ride through jungles filled with carnivorous nymphs, machine-gun toting topless commandos, men changing race when they smoke marijuana, a piranha pool party and much much more! Well worth a look though you may need a friend versed in Brazilian history & culture to make sense of it all. The restored 2K print is absolutely gorgeous.