Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007)
1h 36m
Running Time
September 30, 2007Release Date

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007)
1h 36m
Running Time
September 30, 2007Release Date

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Alejandro González Iñárritu
Self / Camera Operator

Rodrigo Prieto
Self / Camera Operator

Hiam Abbass
Self

Brad Pitt
Self

Cate Blanchett
Self

Gael García Bernal
Self

Koji Yakusho
Self

Adriana Barraza
Self

Rinko Kikuchi
Self

Said Tarchani
Self

Boubker Ait El Caid
Self

Elle Fanning
Self

Nathan Gamble
Self

Michael Peña
Self

Mohamed Akhzam
Self

Peter Wight
Self

Abdelkader Bara
Self

Mustapha Rachidi
Self

Driss Roukhe
Self

Clifton Collins Jr.
Self

Robert Esquivel
Self

Yuko Murata
Self

María Eladia Iñárritu
Self

Eliseo Iñárritu
Self

Carlos Armella
Director / Editor / Camera Operator / Sound Editor

Pedro González-Rubio
Director / Director of Photography

Corinne Golden Weber
Associate Producer / Camera Operator

Gustavo Santaolalla
Music

Anibal Kerpel
Music

Akram El Kouzouz
Translator

Yoko Oyabu
Translator

Yuki Saito
Translator

Ollin Studios
Post Production Coordinator

Raúl Ramírez
Colorist

Victor Bautista
Colorist

Edgardo Mejia
Executive Producer

Verónica Ojeda
Producer

Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Camera Operator / Editorial Consultant

Sebastián Silva
Camera Operator
Details.
This Movie Is About.
behind the scenes
making of