Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) | Movie

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die movie

🎬 Title: Babenco: Tell Me When I Die / Babenco – Alguém Tem que Ouvir o Coração e Dizer: Parou

Story: As he battles cancer and approaches the end of his life, renowned Argentine-Brazilian filmmaker Héctor Babenco (1946-2016) makes a poignant request to his wife, Bárbara Paz: he wishes to direct his own farewell.

⭐ Rating: 7.094 (16 votes)

📅 Release date: November 26, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 14 minutes

🎭 Genres: Documentary

🎬 Director: Bárbara Paz

✍️ Writers: Maria Camargo, Bárbara Paz

🌍 Country: Brazil

🏢 Production Companies: Gullane Entretenimento, HB Filmes, Ava Filmes, Globo Filmes, Lusco Fusco Filmes, Canal Brasil, GloboNews

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👥 Cast: Héctor Babenco (Self), Willem Dafoe (Self), Bárbara Paz (Self), Ana Simonsen, Pedro Simonsen, Chen Lin (Hong Kong Model), Fernanda Montenegro (Banquet Attendee), Paulo José (Banquet Attendee), Fernanda Torres (Banquet Attendee), Selton Mello (Banquet Attendee)

Editor’s note: In the documentary Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020), director Bárbara Paz masterfully balances narrative and emotion, prioritizing character depth over flashy visuals. The film excels thanks to the compelling performances from Héctor Babenco, Willem Dafoe, and Bárbara Paz, which lend the story significant emotional weight. At just 1 hour and 14 minutes, the pacing remains thoughtful without lingering unnecessarily on any scene. Although it has some minor imperfections, its strengths far surpass these flaws. If this premise resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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