Babel

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

Initial release date:

  • May 23, 2006

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 22 min

Also known as:

  • Babel,
  • Bábel

Film

Directed by

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Alejandro González Iñárritu (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈxandɾo ɣonˈsales iˈɲaritu]; born August 15, 1963) is a Mexican film director. González Iñárritu is the first Mexican director to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and by the Directors Guild of America for Best Director. He...

Tagline:

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

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date
  • Oct 27, 2006
  • 2006
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Production design by:

Art direction by:

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Runtime:

  • 2 h 22 min
  • 2 h 23 min
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Notable filming locations:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 25,000,000

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21 Grams

21 Grams is a 2003 American drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga. It stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts,... …

Initial release date: Sep 5, 2003
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film Nominees

Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work
  • 2007

Young Artist Award Nominees

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