The New Babylon (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1929, The New Babylon is a drama, war and history film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The New Babylon stars Yelena Kuzmina as Louise Poirier, the shop-assistant, David Gutman as Owner of the 'New Babylon' shop, Andrei Kostrichkin as The main shop-assistant and Sofiya Magarill as An actress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The New Babylon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Babylon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Babylon (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Babylon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Babylon worth watching?
- The New Babylon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Babylon?
- The New Babylon stars Yelena Kuzmina, David Gutman, Andrei Kostrichkin, Sofiya Magarill and Arnold Arnold.
- When was The New Babylon released?
- The New Babylon was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.