KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN (1984)

HECTOR BABENCO

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Cast

WILLIAM HURT RAUL JULIA SONIA BRAGA

Plot

Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates in a South American prison. Luis, a trans individual, is found guilty of immoral behavior and Valentin is a political prisoner. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he's in. During the time they spend together, the two men come to understand and respect one another.Absolutely brilliant.