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202013 minGdoc-short

Babylon in Hollywood

202013 minGdoc-short

Sets built for a 1916 film stood over 40 metres high, 60 metres wide, and 120 metres deep, showing great detail and accuracy.

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Emmanuel Charon,

Jean-Pierre Berthomé

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Sets built for a 1916 film stood over 40 metres high, 60 metres wide, and 120 metres deep, showing great detail and accuracy.

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Emmanuel Charondirector

Jean-Pierre Berthomé

Jean-Pierre Berthomédirector

Priska Morrisseycast

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David W. Griffith's 1916 film Intolerance featured grand Babylonian sets that became iconic in cinema history. These structures stood over 40 metres high, 60 metres wide, and 120 metres deep. The documentary details the meticulous architectural design that reflects a commitment to historical accuracy. It examines how these sets contributed to the film's legacy and their lasting impact on Hollywood's approach to set construction. The film runs for 13 minutes and was released in 2020.

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