Watch a genius lose his mind beautifully across four continents.
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.
Direction
Iñárritu's handheld philosophy in raw form.
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto's lighting secrets revealed.
Production
Coordinating Morocco, Mexico, Japan, Morocco again.
Director
Carlos Armella
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The documentary's title references Iñárritu's working method—he constantly rewrote Babel during production, calling each version 'under construction.'
This captures the exact moment when 'world cinema' became Hollywood's prestige playbook—before Netflix commodified it.
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