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Babel 2006

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What is Babel?

The film Babel is a drama that tells an interlocking story involving multiple families. Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which sets off a chain of events.

Type
Film
Year
2006
Status
Released
Runtime
143 minutes
Release date
Oct 26, 2006
Original language
EN
Origin
France, Mexico, United States of America
Studios
Central Films, Zeta Film, Anonymous Content
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$135,330,835
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The film Babel is a drama that tells an interlocking story involving multiple families. Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which sets off a chain of events. This event jumpstarts a story that involves four different families. The film explores the connections between these families, weaving their stories together. The story takes place in the Moroccan desert, where the initial tragedy occurs. The film's narrative is complex, involving multiple plot threads and characters. The story of the married couple is central to the film, and their experience in the Moroccan desert has a profound impact on the other families involved. The film's title, Babel, suggests a themes of communication and connection between different people and cultures. The story is a complex exploration of the relationships between the four families.

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Should you watch it?

“A desert mishap ignites a tangled web of four families' lives across continents.”

Reasons to watch
  • Interlocking narratives span multiple families
  • Emotional depth from a tragic catalyst
  • Explores cross‑cultural connections
Keep in mind
  • Complex structure may feel fragmented for some viewers

Watch it if you appreciate emotionally charged, multi‑national dramas that examine how a single tragedy reverberates through disparate families.

The film contains intense emotional scenes and themes of loss, making it suited for mature audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What triggers the story in Babel?

A tragedy that strikes a married couple while they are vacationing in the Moroccan desert.

How many families' stories are connected in the film?

The narrative weaves together the lives of four different families.

What genre does Babel belong to?

It is classified as a drama.

When was Babel released in the United States?

The film was released on October 27, 2006, in the US.

What is the runtime of Babel?

The movie runs for approximately two hours and twenty‑three minutes.