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2022 · 189 min · R

Babylon

Directed by Damien Chazelle · Drama, Comedy

Babylon (2022) is a Drama film, directed by Damien Chazelle set in Los Angeles and New York City during the 1920s–1950s. It runs 189 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a melancholic and darkly comic tone. Themes of greed & ambition, grief & loss, and identity play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Justin Hurwitz
Cinematography
Linus Sandgren
Cast
Diego CalvaMargot RobbieBrad PittJovan AdepoJean SmartJ.C. CurraisJimmy OrtegaMarcos A. Ferraez

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesNew York City
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1920s1930s1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Greed & AmbitionGrief & LossIdentity
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicDarkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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