Kiss Of The Spiderwoman

An intense story, set largely in one prison cell in an unnamed Latin American country, Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui are cell mates and poles apart. Luis is a camp gay man who escapes his grim conditions in a cinematic fantasy, telling a glamorous story of forbidden wartime romance. Valentin, on the other hand is a revolutionary firebrand, tortured by the authorities but steadfast to his cause.

But through their hardship and the escapism of Luis's storytelling they come to understand and respect each other. A bond develops and the consequences for both of them are as romantic and tragic as Luis's Tale.

Kiss of the Spider Woman was feted on its release, winning the Oscar for Best Actor in a leading role for John Hurt and gaining three other Oscar nominations.

Feature Running Length : 116 Mins app