Rivers of Babylon (1978)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation Adapted into a stage play.
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 2.35:1
gptkbp:audience Cult following.
gptkbp:based_on the novel by Abraham B. Yehoshua
gptkbp:box_office $2 million
gptkbp:character_arc David's journey of self-discovery.
gptkbp:character_development Focuses on personal and cultural identity.
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Gordon_Willis
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis Analyzed for its portrayal of conflict.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism gptkb:Roger_Ebert
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced discussions on diaspora.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Explores themes of exile and identity.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Alan_J._Pakula
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Robert_C._Jones
gptkbp:film_awards Nominated for several awards.
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_score Award-winning.
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_technique Influenced filmmakers in the region.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_culture Promotes understanding between cultures.
gptkbp:historical_context Set during the 1970s.
gptkbp:historical_figures Features characters based on real people.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rivers of Babylon (1978)
gptkbp:influenced Later films about cultural conflict.
gptkbp:influenced_by Historical events in the Middle East.
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired by real-life events.
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by Critiques societal norms.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic in its genre.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:David
gptkb:Miriam
gptkbp:metacritic_score 2.5/4 stars
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
gptkbp:narrative_theme Cultural conflict
gptkbp:notable_quote By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down.
gptkbp:performance Based on true events.
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:David_Foster
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_format Theatrical
gptkbp:released_on 1978-12-15
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
gptkbp:screenings Special screenings in Israel.
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Abraham_B._Yehoshua
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Omar_Sharif
gptkb:Sofia_Loren
gptkbp:symbolism Rivers as a metaphor for loss.
gptkbp:theme Rivers of Babylon by The Melodians
gptkbp:visitors Engaging and thought-provoking.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boney_M.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4