Kiss of the Spider Woman
1985·Movie·
·2h 0min
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About
The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalFreedomRedemptionPower DynamicsLove And FriendshipOppression
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnlikely FriendshipRedemption ArcForbidden LoveSurvivalPrison SettingPolitical UnrestIdentity ExplorationPolitical Imprisonment
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Héctor Babenco, Rodolfo Sánchez, Amilcar Monteiro Claro
Produced by:
Francisco Ramalho Jr., David Weisman, Jane Holzer
Composed by:
Nando Cordeiro, John Neschling
