Hector Babenco (1946–2016) was a renowned Brazilian-Argentine film director, screenwriter, and producer. He gained international acclaim with films like 'Pixote' (1981) and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (1985), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Babenco's work often explored themes of social injustice and human struggle. His impactful storytelling and unique cinematic vision left a lasting legacy in the world of film.
CARANDIRU
Carandiru is a Brazilian drama film based on the book Carandiru Station by Dráuzio Varella, depicting the lives of the inmates in the infamous...
AT PLAY IN THE FIELDS OF THE LORD
At Play in the Fields of the Lord is a 1991 film based on the novel by Peter Matthiessen. It tells the story of a group of missionaries and natives in...