2016
Seventh Art Releasing
1 h 28 m

2016
Seventh Art Releasing
1 h 28 m

Summary The subversive masterpieces of Russian-Ukrainian writer Isaac Babel challenged the reality of life under rising totalitarianism, and led to his arrest and execution in 1940. In Finding Babel, Andrei Malaev-Babel confronts complex traces of a turbulent history that echo in his grandfather's writing and in the conflicts of today's Ukraine ...

Directed By: David Novack

Written By: Andrei Malaev-Babel, David Novack

2016
Seventh Art Releasing
1 h 28 m

2016
Seventh Art Releasing
1 h 28 m

Finding Babel

Name: Finding Babel
Genre: Documentary, Animation, Biography
Released: 2016-10-28
Duration: 1 min 28 s
Rating: 65
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Andrei Malaev-Babel, Antonina Pirojkova, Marina Vlady, Yevgeniy Yevtushenko

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: David Novack

Written By: Andrei Malaev-Babel, David Novack

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Los Angeles Times

Dec 1, 2016

When it’s merely a guided tour marked by sites and talking historians, Finding Babel can feel a little color-by-numbers. (Which may explain the Schreiber-read interludes.) But there are excursions that feel invigorating.

By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Nov 12, 2016

The film serves as a concise biographical portrait and an excellent introduction to the writer's works.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Oct 27, 2016

This lit-doc travelogue gains in power, insight, and urgency as it journeys.

By Alan Scherstuhl FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Oct 27, 2016

In what probably qualifies as both an accomplishment and a shortcoming, the movie makes you want to read Babel’s writing instead.

By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Oct 28, 2016

Duration 1 h 28 m

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Tagline ISAAC BABEL wrote the truth. But the truth cost him everything.

Website http://www.findingbabel.com/

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Awards

Moscow Jewish Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Seattle International Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Marina Vlady

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Leonid Zorin

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Alyona Andronati

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