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Welcome to Babel

2024Movie1 h 35 min

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A slow-burning documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Chinese-Australian artist Jiawei Shen's plans to create an epic work depicting his homeland's tumultuous recent history.

Feels like

  • Biographical Art Documentary
  • Chinese History Exploration
  • Creative Process Focus
  • Cultural Identity
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Artistic Vision
  • Historical Reflection
  • Social Commentary
  • Educational Insight

Crew

Directed by
James Bradley
Written by
James Bradley
Produced by
James Bradley, Carl-Ludwig Rettinger, Graeme Isaac

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 14, 2024 · 1 h 35 min · Documentary

Released
November 14, 2024
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Australia, China
Budget
$570,000
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Welcome to Babel?"

Questions about Welcome to Babel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Welcome to Babel?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Welcome to Babel worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Welcome to Babel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Welcome to Babel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.