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

Pixote In Memoriam
The Mission
Viva Marília
Kiss of the Spider Woman
The Past
Carandiru
Before Night Falls
Pixote
Ironweed
Once Upon a Time There Was Iracema

Top Movie Credits

Pixote In Memoriam Self
The Mission Thanks
Viva Marília Self (archive footage)
Kiss of the Spider Woman Director
The Past Writer
Carandiru Screenplay
Before Night Falls Virgilio Pinera
Pixote Screenplay
Ironweed Director
Once Upon a Time There Was Iracema