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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.
Héctor Babenco is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Viva Marília (2026), Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020), About Cinema (2015), Pixote In Memoriam (2007), The Past (2007), Once Upon a Time There Was Iracema (2005), The Mission (1986), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985). The recorded credits span 1973 to 2026, including 29 movies and 1 TV show.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies29
TV shows1
Active years represented1973–2026
Place of birthBuenos Aires, Argentina
Died
Also known as
Héctor Eduardo Babenco · 헥토르 바벤코 · 헥터 바벤코
Known for
MovieViva Marília
MovieBabenco: Tell Me When I Die
MovieAbout Cinema
MoviePixote In Memoriam
MovieThe Past
MovieOnce Upon a Time There Was Iracema
MovieThe Mission
MovieKiss of the Spider Woman
MovieIronweed
MovieCarandiru
MoviePixote
MovieBefore Night Falls
TV ShowCarandiru: The Series
MovieAt Play in the Fields of the Lord
MovieWords with Gods
MovieSabotage: Maestro do Canão
MovieKing of the Night
MovieMy Hindu Friend
MovieRita Cadillac: The Lady of the People
MovieJulian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
MovieTangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
MovieO Fabuloso Fittipaldi
MovieCritic
MovieThe Venice Project
MovieLucio Flavio
MoviePaulista
MovieMuseu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
MovieFoolish Heart
MovieBesame Mucho
MovieAmélia