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Kiss of the Spiderwoman director Babenco dies at 70
Source: BBC
Kiss of the Spiderwoman director Babenco dies at 70
14 July 2016 Entertainment & Arts
Hector Babenco, the Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar for 1985's Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died aged 70.
The Argentine-born film-maker died in hospital in Sao Paulo on 13 July after a heart attack, Denise Winther of Babenco's HB Films said.
Kiss of the Spider Woman, a surreal prison drama, was also nominated for best picture at the Oscars, while William Hurt won best actor.
Babenco also directed 1987's Ironweed with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep.
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14 July 2016 Entertainment & Arts
Hector Babenco, the Brazilian director nominated for an Oscar for 1985's Kiss of the Spider Woman, has died aged 70.
The Argentine-born film-maker died in hospital in Sao Paulo on 13 July after a heart attack, Denise Winther of Babenco's HB Films said.
Kiss of the Spider Woman, a surreal prison drama, was also nominated for best picture at the Oscars, while William Hurt won best actor.
Babenco also directed 1987's Ironweed with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36796624