---
title: "Macunaima"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/macunaima-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68173
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Macunaima (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/macunaima-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Macunaima is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A jungle-born man undergoes a magical transformation and travels to São Paulo on an adventure."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique protagonist born fully grown in the jungle.
- Follows an adventurous journey from the jungle to São Paulo.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided text lacks specific details on supporting characters.
- The runtime is limited to information found in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains elements of comedy, fantasy, and adventure set between the Brazilian jungle and the city.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, fantasy, adventure, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/macunaima-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Grande Otelo** as *Black Macunaíma / Macunaíma's son*
- **Paulo José** as *White Macunaíma / Macunaíma's mother*
- **Jardel Filho** as *Venceslau Pietro Pietra*
- **Milton Gonçalves** as *Jiguê*
- **Dina Sfat** as *Ci*
- **Rodolfo Arena** as *Maanape*
- **Joana Fomm** as *Sofara*
- **Maria do Rosário** as *Iriqui*
- **Rafael de Carvalho** as *Caipora*
- **Nazareth Ohana**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film is from 1969.

### Q: Where does the story begin?
The story begins in a village in the Brazilian jungle.

### Q: What happens to the main character in the jungle?
He is born a fully grown black man and later magically transforms into a white man.

### Q: Where does the protagonist travel?
He makes an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo.

### Q: What are the genres of the film?
The film is categorized as comedy, fantasy, and adventure.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Macunaima — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68173)
- [Macunaíma (1969) | Recenziók - Felhasználói | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/hu/film/99561-macunaima/recenziok/)
- [Macunaíma (1969) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/macunaima)
- [Macunaíma 67% [Jungle Freaks] (1969) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/246592-macunaima)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*