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Macunaima (1969)
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Cast: Grande Otelo, Paulo José, Jardel Filho, Milton Gonçalves
Runtime110 min
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Macunaíma (1969), directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, is considered a critically acclaimed fantasy comedy adventure film. While the film received limited recognition at awards shows, it has developed a dedicated cult following and currently holds a rating of 7.7/10 on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception.
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Fans of surreal, genre-blending films will find Macunaíma, directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade in 1969, a delightfully imaginative and visually striking experience. The film's blend of comedy, fantasy, and adventure, coupled with the memorable performances of Grande Otelo and Paulo José, creates a truly unique and captivating cinematic journey.
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Macunaíma is a 1969 Brazilian comedy film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, based on Mário de Andrade's novel of the same name. It was released in a dubbed version for American audiences in 1972 by New Line Cinema. On June 13 and July 12, 2005, European and Latin American syndicates of the TV5 network aired the film in its original Portuguese with French subtitles. It was rereleased internationally in 2009.
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