Babel
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4 interlocking stories all connected by a single gun all converge at the end and reveal a complex and tragic story of the lives of humanity around the... world and how we truly aren't all that different. In Morocco, a troubled married couple are on vacation trying to work out their differences. Meanwhile, a Moroccan herder buys a rifle for his sons so they can keep the jackals away from his herd. A girl in Japan dealing with rejection, the death of her mother, the emotional distance of her father, her own self-consciousness, and a disability among many other issues, deals with modern life in the enormous metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. Then, on the opposite side of the world the married couple's Mexican nanny takes the couple's 2 children with her to her son's wedding in Mexico, only to come into trouble on the return trip. Combined, it provides a powerful story and an equally powerful looking glass into the lives of seemingly random people around the world and it shows just how connected we really are. Show More

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Babel is an intricate and heartfelt drama that explores the interconnectedness of humanity across different corners of the world. The film weaves together four distinct yet interrelated stories, all connected by a single gun, to showcase the complexity and tragedy of human lives.

Set in Morocco, the first story follows a married couple desperately trying to mend their troubled relationship while on vacation. Simultaneously, a Moroccan herder purchases a rifle to protect his herd from jackals.

In Japan, another narrative unfolds, centered around a young girl grappling with various emotional struggles such as rejection, the loss of her mother, and a strained relationship with her father. She navigates the challenges of modern life in Tokyo while also contending with her own self-consciousness and disability.

On the opposite side of the world, the couple's Mexican nanny takes their children with her to her son's wedding in Mexico. However, their return journey takes a perilous turn, leading to unforeseen troubles.

As these separate stories unravel, the film exposes the shared experiences, emotions, and vulnerabilities that connect people worldwide. Through its poignant and thought-provoking narrative, Babel offers a profound reflection on the interconnectedness of humanity and serves as a powerful reminder that, despite our differences, we are more alike than we may realize.

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Release Date:

10 Nov 2006

Writers:

Guillermo Arriaga, Guillermo Arriaga (idea), Alejandro G. Iñárritu (idea)

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 42 wins & 135 nominations.