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Adapted from the classic 1928 modernist novel, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade's anarchic comedy "Macunaíma" follows the titular "hero with no character" after he emerges as a full-size adult from his mother's belly. Born black, he magically turns white as he wanders aimlessly across Brazil encountering ancient myths, racial burlesque, and urban guerillas in a hallucinatory masterpiece.

Macunaima is a 1972 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.