# Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

> Two imprisoned men build an unlikely bond as romantic fantasy and political resistance collide inside a South American prison.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6662

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Héctor Babenco
- Cast: William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, José Lewgoy, Milton Gonçalves, Miriam Pires, Nuno Leal Maia, Fernando Torres
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089424/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: claustrophobic, melancholic, intimate, thoughtful movie night, lgbtq+ cinema viewing

## Synopsis

In a world where love and survival intertwine, two men forge an unexpected bond behind bars.

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