Babylon Dreamers (2016)

An intimate report from Israel's periphery. A group of young dancers, whose members are immigrants, is trying to compete in the break-dancing World Championship in Germany. The competition is the highlight of their dreams as dancers, but as we watch them prepare, we encounter a world of crisis and alienation. Mixer, 27, is supporting his family and trying to help his younger brothers, who still live with their alcoholic mom. Potter, 21, is in the army now; he still dreams of dancing, but has no one to help him care for his mother, who is ill. And yet, despite the hardships, these bold dancers confront reality head-on, because desperation is a luxury that they can hardly afford.

Director: Roman Shumunov
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Country: Germany, Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, Pусский
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Roman Shumunov
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Babylon Dreamers about?
An intimate report from Israel's periphery. A group of young dancers, whose members are immigrants, is trying to compete in the break-dancing World Championship in Germany. The competition is the highlight of their dreams as dancers, but as we watch them prepare, we encounter a world of crisis and alienation. Mixer, 27, is supporting his family and trying to help his younger brothers, who still live with their alcoholic mom. Potter, 21, is in the army now; he still dreams of dancing, but has no one to help him care for his mother, who is ill. And yet, despite the hardships, these bold dancers confront reality head-on, because desperation is a luxury that they can hardly afford.
Who directed Babylon Dreamers?
Babylon Dreamers was directed by Roman Shumunov.
How long is Babylon Dreamers?
Babylon Dreamers has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Babylon Dreamers?
Babylon Dreamers is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Babylon Dreamers produced?
Babylon Dreamers was produced in Germany, Israel.