Héctor Babenco

Born: 1946-02-07

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Héctor Eduardo Babenco (born in Buenos Aires but raised in Mar del Plata) was an Argentine-born Brazilian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He has worked in several countries including Argentina, Brazil and the United States.

Known For

The Mission
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Before Night Falls
Carandiru
Pixote
Ironweed
Viva Marília
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Words with Gods
At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Top Movie Credits

The Mission Thanks
Kiss of the Spider Woman Director
Before Night Falls Virgilio Pinera
Carandiru Producer
Pixote Director
Ironweed Director
Viva Marília Self (archive footage)
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die Self
Words with Gods Director
At Play in the Fields of the Lord Screenplay