Babylon 2
Synopsis
The first film about second-generation Swiss immigrants: A Turkish ice hockey player explains why, in Switzerland, he could only fall in love with an Italian. A young Italian woman explains why she prefers to rap in English. A hip-hop artist with Hispanic origins fights for his political rights and the director reminisces on how, despite his Arabic roots, he's been persecuted as a Jew. Babylon 2 reflects the rise of a new urban culture in Switzerland, which is instigated by the second generation of immigrants and the help of electronic media.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samir Jamal Al Din
- Screenplay & Story
- Samir Jamal Al Din
- Original Score
- Peter Bräker
- Original Title
- Babylon 2
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samir Jamal Al Din
Samir Jamal Al Din
Peter Bräker
Pierre Mennel
Ronnie Wahli
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Mennel
Director of Photography
Ronnie Wahli
Editor
Samir Jamal Al Din
Director
Samir Jamal Al Din
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babylon 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Babylon 2 about?
The first film about second-generation Swiss immigrants: A Turkish ice hockey player explains why, in Switzerland, he could only fall in love with an Italian. A young Italian woman explains why she prefers to rap in English. A hip-hop artist with Hispanic origins fights for his political rights and the director reminisces on how, despite his Arabic roots, he's been persecuted as a Jew. Babylon 2 reflects the rise of a new urban culture in Switzerland, which is instigated by the second generation of immigrants and the help of electronic media.
Who directed Babylon 2?
Babylon 2 was directed by Samir Jamal Al Din.
Who stars in Babylon 2?
The principal cast of Babylon 2 includes Carlos Leal, Michel Hüttner, Luana Cea.
When was Babylon 2 released and how long is it?
Babylon 2 was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Babylon 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babylon 2 was composed by Peter Bräker.