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Hector Babenco: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born February 7, 1946 • Mar del Plata • Argentina
Died July 13, 2016 (aged 70) • São Paulo • Brazil
Notable Works “Kiss of the Spider Woman” • “Lúcio Flávio” • “My Hindu Friend” • “Pixote”

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Film director Hector Babenco wearing a beret, glasses, and a scarf, seated at a table with his hand resting on his cheek at the Rome Film Festival.
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Wagner Moura smiles at The Hollywood Reporter's Nominees Night event, standing in front of a dark backdrop.
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