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Manuel Puig

Biography: Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne (December 28, 1932 – July 22, 1990) was an Argentine author, commonly called Manuel Puig. Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth(Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, 1968), Boquitas pintados (Heartbreak Tango, 1969), and El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1976) which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993. Description above from the Wikipedia article Manuel Puig, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: December 28, 1932

Deathday: July 22, 1990

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The Last Supper

1976-03-13

Overview: A pious plantation owner attempts to teach Christianity to 12 of his slaves by inviting them to participate in a reenactment of the Last Supper.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: es

Release Date: 1976-03-13

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Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman

2008-06-25

Overview: Rare documents and details of the film's story. From its initial option to its critical reception and legacy. Director David Weisman, who also produced "Kiss of the Spider Woman", comes off as rightful creative force behind the production, as it was his true passion. Very detailed comments from all the participants, from the author of the book to the lawyer for the production company, the actors, director, writers, producer, and crew members.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2008-06-25

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Regreso a Coronel Vallejos

2018-08-16

Overview: A bitter postcard of the town of the Buenos Aires countryside that Argentinean writer Manuel Puig (1932-90) portrayed with singular mastery, based on his own land, a town named General Villegas. Its inhabitants never forgave him. However, a woman, owner of a painful and enigmatic past, will build a bridge between Coronel Vallejos, the town created by Puig, and the real General Villegas, trying to reconcile the place with the writer.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: es

Release Date: 2018-08-16

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