MACUNAIMA

Joaquim Pedro DE ANDRADE
  • 2004
  • Cannes Classics
  • Tribute

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.

Directed by : Joaquim Pedro DE ANDRADE
Year of production: 1968
Duration: 108

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BYE BYE BRASIL

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COLLEGE

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DONA FLOR E SEUS DOIS MARIDOS

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HAIR

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LA BATTAGLIA DI ALGERI

(THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS) Gillo PONTECORVO

LO SGUARDO DI MICHELANGELO

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MOTHER INDIA

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ORDET

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PICKPOCKET

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PRIMA DELLA RIVOLUZIONE

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SAN DUK BEI DO

(THE NEW ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN) Chang CHEH

STEAMBOAT BILL JR.

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TERRA EM TRANSE

(EARTH ENTRANCED) Glauber ROCHA

THE BIG RED ONE

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THE GENERAL

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VIDAS SECAS

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