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Hector Babenco: A Timeline of the Oscar-Nominated Director’s Work in Latin America and Hollywood
Jamie Lang Argentine-born Brazil-based director Hector Babenco wasted little time making his mark on the world of cinema. In just his first handful of films he was recognized by the likes of the Cannes Film Festival and Academy Awards, and was an instant crossover hit upon his arrival in Hollywood.Below, Variety revisits the director’s body of work.1973 – “O Fabuloso Fittipaidi” Babenco’s feature debut, this documentary covers the life and career of Brazilian formula one racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi from the beginning of his driving career through to the height of his success and international popularity.1975 – “King of the Night” A Brazilian man recalls his life story in this, Babenco’s fiction debut.
