Rivers of Babylon
Originally released in 1998. Rivers of Babylon is a comedy/drama film. directed by Vladimír Balco.
Starring Andrej Hryc, Diana Mórová, and Ady Hajdu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 23, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- ALEF Film & Media Group
- Ateliéry Bonton Zlín
- Česká televize
- Markíza Slovakia
- Salvo Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivers of Babylon about?
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...
Who directed Rivers of Babylon?
Rivers of Babylon was directed by Vladimír Balco.
How long is Rivers of Babylon?
Rivers of Babylon has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Rivers of Babylon released?
Rivers of Babylon was released on April 23, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rivers of Babylon?
The main cast of Rivers of Babylon includes Andrej Hryc, Diana Mórová, Ady Hajdu, Barbora Kodetová, Miroslav Noga.