You are in 2019 archives. Click here to see this year edition.
Kiss of the Spider Woman
By
Hector BabencoDuration
120 MIN
Language
English, French, Portuguese, German
Subtitles
French
Country
United States, Brazil
Year
1985
Synopsis
Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a trans individual, is found guilty of immoral behavior and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another.
Direction
Hector Babenco
Hector Babenco was born on February 7, 1946 in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina as Héctor Eduardo Babenco. He was a director and writer, known for Carandiru (2003), Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981) and Lúcio Flávio, o Passageiro da Agonia (1977). He died on July 13, 2016 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Cinematographer
Rodolfo Sánchez
Screenplay
Leonard Schrader
Cast
William Hurt
Raul Julia
Sônia Braga
José Lewgoy
Milton Gonçalves
Original Title
Kiss of the Spider Woman
