Biography
Héctor Eduardo Babenco (born in Buenos Aires but raised in Mar del Plata) was an Argentine-born Brazilian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He has worked in several countries including Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Directed 12
2010s
- 2016
My Hindu Friend
Director
- 2014
Words with Gods
Director
2000s
- 2007
The Past
Director
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Foolish Heart
Director
- 1991
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Director
1980s
- 1987
Ironweed
Director
- 1985
- 1980
1970s
- 1977
Lucio Flavio
Director
- 1975
King of the Night
Director
- 1973
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Director
Wrote 10
2010s
- 2016
My Hindu Friend
Writer
- 2014
Words with Gods
Writer
2000s
- 2007
The Past
Writer
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Foolish Heart
Writer
- 1991
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Screenplay
1980s
- 1980
1970s
- 1977
Lucio Flavio
Writer
- 1975
King of the Night
Story
- 1973
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Writer
Acted in 7
2010s
- 2018
Talk to Him
Hector Babenco
- 2010
Rita Cadillac: The Lady of the People
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Paulista
Héctor Babenco
- 2007
The Past
Proyeccionista
- 2005
Once Upon a Time There Was Iracema
Movie
- 2000
Before Night Falls
Virgilio Pinera
1990s
- 1999
The Venice Project
Danilo Danuzzi
Produced 7
2000s
- 2005
Carandiru: The Series
Producer
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Foolish Heart
Producer
1980s
- 1987
Besame Mucho
Producer
- 1980
1970s
- 1975
King of the Night
Producer
- 1973
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Executive Producer
Other crew 1
2000s
- 2005
Carandiru: The Series
Script
Appearances8
2020s
- 2026
Viva Marília
Self (archive footage)
- 2020
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Self
2010s
- 2017
Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
Self
- 2015
About Cinema
Self
Sabotage: Maestro do Canão
Self
2000s
- 2008
Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
Self
Critic
Self
- 2007
Thanked in the credits2
2000s
- 2000
Amélia
Thanks
1980s
- 1986
