Movie

Babylon XX

1980 · 95 min

A slow, poetic plunge into a village torn by revolution, mixing stark violence with philosophical reflection and a lingering sense of loss.

Overview: The new reality changes the usual life in the village of Babylon. Attempts to communize the small town are met with resistance from the rich people living in the town. The Red Army finally puts down the resistance. Amidst the resistance philosopher Fabian returns to Babylon and tries to prevent bloodshed, but he meets a tragic fate.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Power, class, violence, faith
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
class
violence
faith
betrayal
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild