
The New Babylon
Directed by Grigori Kozintsev, Leonid Trauberg
Produced by Sovkino
A tragic romance set against the collapse of the Paris Commune, where personal love and political allegiance collide in a doomed historical moment.
In the short-lived Commune of Paris, a conscripted soldier falls in love with a Communard saleswoman. As the army cracks down on the revolutionaries, the soldier is forced to fight against the Commune, and the pair's love is put to the test.
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Is The New Babylon sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does The New Babylon end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The New Babylon easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The New Babylon violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is The New Babylon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
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Like The New Babylon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The New Babylon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The New Babylon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The New Babylon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The New Babylon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































