His father, Jaime Babenco, was born in Buenos Aires, to Ukrainian Jewish parents. His mother, Janka (Haberberg), was a Polish Jewish immigrant, born in Warsaw.
Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 42nd Cannes International Film Festival in 1989.
Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 51st Berlin International Film Festival in 2001.
Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 55th Venice International Film Festival in 1998.
Member of the 'Dramatic' jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 1986.