Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

Ceremony Year: 1986Category: Best DirectorReleased: 1985

Nominated Talent & Credits

Héctor Babenco— Hector Babenco

Synopsis / Overview

The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.

Historical Academy Record

DIRECTING — 58th Academy Awards (1986)

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