Synopsis
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Facts
Original language
Portuguese
Stills
Festival History
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2009 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1984 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1970 generic
- Mar del Plata International Film Festival 1970 generic
