Rivers of Babylon

Rivers of Babylon (1998)

Released: 1998-04-23 Duration: 1hr 42min
Genres: Comedy Drama
Rating 3.9

Overview

Dark satire about bare-knuckled capitalism in the immediate post-Cold War era. Set just as the Communist government is collapsing, the film focuses on the brutish Racz, the handyman in a Bratislava hotel. Knowing that his job is insured for life, Racz turns off the building's heat and demands food, money, and sex to have it restored. The film is narrated by a pimp named Urban who explains that people in the former Czechoslovakia were so used to being abused that they simply put up with Racz's corruption. By the end of the film, Racz's fortunes have changed considerably. Instead of being a lowly worker, he is now a ruthless and wealthy businessman, unafraid to kill or kidnap those who get in his way.

Production Companies

ALEF Film & Media Group
Ateliéry Bonton Zlín
Česká televize
Česká televize
Alef Studio Bratislava
Markíza Slovakia

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language sk
Popularity 1.6

Directed By

Vladimír Balco

Crew

Director
Vladimír Balco
Screenplay
Peter Pišťanek
Screenplay
Marian Urban
Screenplay
Vladimír Balco
Camera Operator
Martin Štrba
Producer
Marian Urban
Editor
Dušan Milko
Sound
Juraj Filo
Scenic Artist
Milan Ferjenčík
Makeup & Hair
Juraj Steiner

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