# Babel (2006)

> A rifle’s unintended journey binds four families across Morocco, Mexico, Japan, and the United States in a searing drama of grief, miscommunication, and human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/858

## Facts

- Runtime: 143 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Rinko Kikuchi, Adriana Barraza, Cate Blanchett, Satoshi Nikaido, Said Tarchani, Boubker Ait El Caid, Gael García Bernal
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449467/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, tense, austere, thoughtful film night, international cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of human connection across cultures and continents.

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