O Beijo da Mulher-Aranha
El beso de la mujer araña
USA / Brazil / Argentina,
1985, 120 min
Directed by:
Hector BabencoScreenplay:
Leonard SchraderCast:
William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy, Milton Gonçalves, Luiz Serra, Wilson Grey, Fernando Torres, Sergio Kato, Antônio Petrin, Miguel FalabellaPlots(1)
Two cell mates in a South American prison are wildly different men. Luis (William Hurt) is a trans individual who is found guilty of immoral behavior and Valentin (Raul Julia) is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. However, during the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another more than they ever knew they could. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1986 - William Hurt (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1986 - Hector Babenco (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1986 - Leonard Schrader (Best Adapted Screenplay)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1986 - Special Distinction Award
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - William Hurt (Best Leading Actor)
Amanda Awards
- 1986 - Hector Babenco (Best Foreign Feature Film Imported for Screening in Norwegian Cinemas)
Golden Globes
- 1986 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1986 - William Hurt (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Raul Julia (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1986 - Sônia Braga (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1985 - William Hurt (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1985 - William Hurt (Best Actor)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1985 - William Hurt (Best Actor)
- 1985 - Hector Babenco (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 1985 - Hector Babenco (The Norwegian Critics Award)