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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007)

Directed by Pedro González-Rubio, Carlos Armella

Overview

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.

Length 96 minutes

Actors

Alejandro González Iñárritu | Rodrigo Prieto | Hiam Abbass | Brad Pitt | Cate Blanchett | Gael García Bernal | Koji Yakusho | Adriana Barraza | Rinko Kikuchi | Said Tarchani | Boubker Ait El Caid | Elle Fanning | Nathan Gamble | Michael Peña | Mohamed Akhzam | Peter Wight | Abdelkader Bara | Mustapha Rachidi | Driss Roukhe | Clifton Collins Jr. | Robert Esquivel | Yuko Murata | María Eladia Iñárritu | Eliseo Iñárritu