Finding Babel
Originally released in 2016. Finding Babel is a animation/documentary film. directed by David Novack. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liev Schreiber, Marina Vlady, and Stéphanie Campion
Synopsis
The subversive masterpieces of Russian-Ukrainian writer Isaac Babel challenged the reality of life under rising totalitarianism, and led to his arrest and execution in 1940. In Finding Babel, Andrei Malaev-Babel confronts complex traces of a turbulent history that echo in his grandfather's writing and in the conflicts of today's Ukraine and Russia. Babel's fiction is woven into Andrei's search with ethereal animation that puts the viewer, like Babel's readers, between fantasy and reality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding Babel about?
The subversive masterpieces of Russian-Ukrainian writer Isaac Babel challenged the reality of life under rising totalitarianism, and led to his arrest and execution in 1940. In Finding Babel, Andre...
Who directed Finding Babel?
Finding Babel was directed by David Novack.
How long is Finding Babel?
Finding Babel has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Finding Babel released?
Finding Babel was released on October 28, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Finding Babel?
The main cast of Finding Babel includes Liev Schreiber, Marina Vlady, Stéphanie Campion, David Coburn, Andrei Malaev-Babel.