Babylon
Originally released in 2012. Babylon is a documentary film. directed by Ismael Chebbi. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
After the insurrection erupted in Libya in the spring of 2012, more than a million people flocked to neighboring Tunisia in search of a safe haven from the escalating violence. When a massive refugee camp was hastily constructed near the Ras Jdir border checkpoint in Tunisia, a trio of filmmakers carried their cameras in and began filming with no agenda. This on-the-fly chronicle of the camp's installation, operation, and dismantling captures a postmodern Babel complete with a multinational population of displaced folk, a regime of humanitarian aid workers, and international media that broadcasts its “image” to the world. Visually stunning and refreshingly undogmatic, Babylon reveals a rarely seen aspect of the Arab Spring.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Tunisia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babylon about?
After the insurrection erupted in Libya in the spring of 2012, more than a million people flocked to neighboring Tunisia in search of a safe haven from the escalating violence. When a massive refug...
Who directed Babylon?
Babylon was directed by Ismael Chebbi.
How long is Babylon?
Babylon has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Babylon released?
Babylon was released on July 1, 2012 in theaters.