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Hector Babenco

Hector Babenco
Date of Birth: 07 Feb 1946
Country: Brazil
Biography: Héctor Eduardo Babenco (February 7, 1946 – July 13, 2016) was an Argentine-Brazilian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor who worked in several countries including Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. He was one of the first Brazilian filmmakers to gain international critical acclaim, through his films which often dealt with social outcasts on the fringes of society.
Total Credits at Criticker: 6 (Actor), 11 (Director), 8 (Writer)
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Babenco - Alguém Tem que Ouvir o Coração e Dizer: Parou
A blend of two nationalities, a master of the moving image, Hector was in life a little of everything.
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