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7.1 / 10(20 votes)IMDb20201h 14mBrazil

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

Babenco - Alguém Tem que Ouvir o Coração e Dizer: Parou

Synopsis

Besieged by cancer and nearing the end, the genius Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Héctor Babenco (1946-2016) asks Bárbara Paz, his wife, for one last wish: to be the protagonist of his own death.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

São Paulo International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Bárbara Paz
Screenplay & Story
Maria Camargo, Bárbara Paz
Original Score
Nelson Soares, Marcos Moreira
Original Title
Babenco - Alguém Tem que Ouvir o Coração e Dizer: Parou
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Studios
Gullane Entretenimento, HB Filmes, Ava Filmes, Globo Filmes, Lusco Fusco Filmes, Canal Brasil, GloboNews

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bárbara Paz

Screenplay & Story

Maria Camargo, Bárbara Paz

Original Score & Music

Nelson Soares, Marcos Moreira

Director of Photography

Stefan Ciupek, Carolina Costa, Azul Serra

Film Editing

Felipe Bibian, Cao Guimarães, Felipe Nepomuceno

Producers

Ana Saito, Bárbara Paz, Myra Babenco, Daniela Antonelli Aun

Department Leadership Roster

Bárbara Paz

Bárbara Paz

Director

Felipe Bibian

Editor

Cao Guimarães

Cao Guimarães

Editor

Stefan Ciupek

Director of Photography

Felipe Nepomuceno

Editor

Juliana Guanais

Editor

Joaquim Castro

Editor

Eduardo Escorel

Eduardo Escorel

Editor

Bárbara Paz

Bárbara Paz

Editor

Marilia Moraes

Marilia Moraes

Editor

Vitor Mafra

Editor

Maria Camargo

Writer

Bárbara Paz

Bárbara Paz

Writer

Carolina Costa

Carolina Costa

Director of Photography

Nelson Soares

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Babenco: Tell Me When I Die.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Babenco: Tell Me When I Die about?

Besieged by cancer and nearing the end, the genius Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Héctor Babenco (1946-2016) asks Bárbara Paz, his wife, for one last wish: to be the protagonist of his own death.

Who directed Babenco: Tell Me When I Die?

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die was directed by Bárbara Paz.

Who stars in Babenco: Tell Me When I Die?

The principal cast of Babenco: Tell Me When I Die includes Héctor Babenco, Willem Dafoe, Bárbara Paz, Ana Simonsen, Pedro Simonsen.

When was Babenco: Tell Me When I Die released and how long is it?

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Babenco: Tell Me When I Die?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Babenco: Tell Me When I Die was composed by Nelson Soares, Marcos Moreira.