Babel

Babel is a 2006 film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga, starring an ensemble cast. The multi-narrative drama completes González Iñárritu's Death Trilogy, which also consists of Amores perros and 21 Grams. Babel portrays multiple stories taking place in Morocco, Japan, Mexico and the United States. It was an international co-production among production companies based in France, Mexico and the US. The film wa... more

Initial release date:

  • Oct 27, 2006

Runtime:

  • 2 h 22 min

Estimated budget:

  • 25,000,000 (US$)

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Alejandro González Iñárritu

Alejandro González Iñárritu (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈxandɾo ɡonˈsales iˈɲaritu]) is an award-winning Mexican film director. He was the first Mexican director to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. He was born on August 15, 1963, to Hector González Gama and Luz María Iñárritu in...

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  • Since the beginning of time, the Babels have watched over the Earth. Now they need human help to save the world.

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  • 2 h 22 min
  • 2 h 23 min
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  • 25,000,000

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