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Kiss of the Spider Woman
1985
Hector Babenco
1985·R·
Brazil, 
United States
Brazil, United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.
Cast
William Hurt·Sonia Braga·Raul Julia·José Lewgoy
Producers
Altamiro Boscoli·Paulo Francini·Gustavo Halbreich·Jane Holzer·Michael Maiello
Languages
EnglishFrenchPortugueseGermanMajor Awards
2 wins · 4 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
William Hurt
Cannes Film Festival (1985)
Best Actor
William Hurt
Nominations (4)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1985)
Palme d'Or
Hector Babenco
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1986)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Picture
David Weisman
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1986)
Best Director
Hector Babenco