Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007)
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.
Directors: Carlos Armella, Pedro González-Rubio.
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu as Self |
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Rodrigo Prieto as Self |
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Hiam Abbass as Self |
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Brad Pitt as Self |
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Cate Blanchett as Self |
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Gael García Bernal as Self |
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Koji Yakusho as Self |
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Adriana Barraza as Self |
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Rinko Kikuchi as Self |
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Said Tarchani as Self |
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Boubker Ait El Caid as Self |
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Elle Fanning as Self |
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Nathan Gamble as Self |
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Michael Peña as Self |
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Mohamed Akhzam as Self |
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Peter Wight as Self |
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Abdelkader Bara as Self |
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Mustapha Rachidi as Self |
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Driss Roukhe as Self |
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Clifton Collins Jr. as Self |
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Robert Esquivel as Self |
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Yuko Murata as Self |
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María Eladia Iñárritu as Self |
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Eliseo Iñárritu as Self |
| Directing | Carlos Armella | Director |
| Directing | Pedro González-Rubio | Director |
| Production | Corinne Golden Weber | Associate Producer |
| Camera | Pedro González-Rubio | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Carlos Armella | Editor |
| Sound | Gustavo Santaolalla | Music |
| Sound | Anibal Kerpel | Music |
| Crew | Akram El Kouzouz | Translator |
| Crew | Yoko Oyabu | Translator |
| Crew | Yuki Saito | Translator |
| Production | Ollin Studios | Post Production Coordinator |
| Editing | Raúl Ramírez | Colorist |
| Editing | Victor Bautista | Colorist |
| Production | Edgardo Mejia | Executive Producer |
| Production | Verónica Ojeda | Producer |
| Camera | Carlos Armella | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Rodrigo Prieto | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Sebastián Silva | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Corinne Golden Weber | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Editorial Consultant |
| Sound | Carlos Armella | Sound Editor |
