Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 1976 novel by Argentine writer Manuel Puig. It was adapted into a stage play in 1983 and a film in 1985.
Plot Summary: The story revolves around two cellmates in a Buenos Aires prison during the military dictatorship. Valentin, a Marxist revolutionary, and Molina, a gay window dresser, form an unlikely bond. To escape the harsh reality of prison, Molina recounts elaborate plots of his favorite films, often starring a femme fatale he calls the "Spider Woman."
Themes: The novel explores themes of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Political%20Oppression">political oppression</a>, <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sexuality">sexuality</a>, <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Reality%20vs%20Fantasy">reality vs. fantasy</a>, and the power of storytelling. It also delves into ideas of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Gender%20Roles">gender roles</a> and identity.
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Film Adaptation: The 1985 film, directed by Hector Babenco, starred William Hurt as Molina (winning an Academy Award) and Raul Julia as Valentin. The film was critically acclaimed.
Musical Adaptation: The novel was also adapted into a successful musical with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.
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