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Babel
2006 143 min France, Mexico, United States of America R 18+
★7.8
Drama
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
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Description
Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$34.3M
Worldwide:
$135.33M
Starring
Brad Pitt
Actor
Cate Blanchett
Actor
Gael García Bernal
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Picture (Drama)
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Original Score
Cannes Film Festival 2006
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2007
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2007
— Best Film Editing
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007
— Best Cast Ensemble
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Director
BAFTA 2007
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Director
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Original Screenplay
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Picture
Golden Eagle 2008
— Best International Feature Film
Cannes Film Festival 2006
— Best Director
Cannes Film Festival 2006
— Technical Grand Prix
Cannes Film Festival 2006
— Ecumenical Jury Prize
Cannes Film Festival 2006
— Palme d'Or
BAFTA 2007
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 2007
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2007
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2007
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
BAFTA 2007
— David Lean Award for Direction
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007
— Best Supporting Actress
César Awards 2007
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Babel is widely recognized for its ambitious, cross-cultural narrative and immersive emotional impact, though it polarizes viewers with its fragmented structure. While many praise the raw performances and atmospheric direction, some critics argue the film suffers from narrative superficiality and disjointed storytelling.
| Direction | The film utilizes a highly effective, immersive style that draws viewers into the distinct emotional landscapes of its global settings. | |
| Acting | The cast delivers profoundly naturalistic performances, with both established stars and amateur actors anchoring the film's heavy, emotional weight. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is consistently lauded for its ability to capture the contrasting beauty and harshness of the film's international locations. | |
| Screenplay | The film's mosaic narrative structure is divisive: proponents find it a powerful tool for thematic depth, while detractors find it pretentious and emotionally shallow. | |
| Theme | The thematic exploration of universal human connection and communication breakdown is perceived as either a profound, thought-provoking achievement or an underdeveloped attempt at depth. |