Guide Note
Babel is an ensemble cast drama that follows four loosely-related stories that take place in four different countries. Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the film is the third part of Inarritu's "death trilogy" which also includes Amores Perros and 21 Grams. The film stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Rinko Kikuchi.
Fast Facts
- Directed by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
- Written by: Guillermo Arriaga
- Produced by: Steve Golin and Jon Kilik
- Distributed by: Paramount Vantage
- Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006
- Wide Release: November 11, 2006
- Filmed in Morocco, Japan, Mexico, and the United States
- Budget: $25 million
- Nominated for 7 Academy Awards - Won 1
- Nominated for 7 Golden Globes - Won 1
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Behind the Scenes Controversy
After completion of the film, Inarritu had a disagreement with writer Guillermo Arriaga. The argument involved their previous project 21 Grams and whether or not Inarritu agreed that Arriaga collaborated in writing the project with him. Inarritu claimed that Arriaga's input was minimal and as their working relationship came to close, Inarritu banned Arriaga from attending the Cannes premiere of Babel.
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