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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes

A comprehensive feature length making-of video diary from director Alejandro González Iñárritu.

Genres

Documentary

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The making of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Babel is chronicled through an observational approach that captures the creative and logistical challenges of filming a deeply interconnected narrative across four continents. Directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio, the documentary reveals Iñárritu’s commitment to authenticity and cultural sensitivity, from collaborating with local actors and communities to meticulously recreating environments. Through behind-the-scenes footage and the director’s reflective commentary, it delves into themes of human connection, the boundaries we hold within ourselves, and the visceral nature of communication, offering profound insights into the philosophy behind the acclaimed film.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

30 September 2007

Country

Mexico

Cast

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Alejandro González Iñárritu

Self

Rodrigo Prieto

Rodrigo Prieto

Self

Hiam Abbass

Hiam Abbass

Self

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Self

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Self

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Self

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Self

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Self

Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi

Self

Said Tarchani

Said Tarchani

Self

Boubker Ait El Caid

Boubker Ait El Caid

Self

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Self

Nathan Gamble

Nathan Gamble

Self

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Self

Mohamed Akhzam

Mohamed Akhzam

Self

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Self

Abdelkader Bara

Abdelkader Bara

Self

Mustapha Rachidi

Mustapha Rachidi

Self

Driss Roukhe

Driss Roukhe

Self

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Self

Robert Esquivel

Robert Esquivel

Self

Yuko Murata

Yuko Murata

Self

María Eladia Iñárritu

María Eladia Iñárritu

Self

Eliseo Iñárritu

Eliseo Iñárritu

Self

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