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Babylon in film-concert
For the first time in the world, Damien Chazelle's flamboyant epic returns to the screen in a "film-concert" version at the legendary Grand Rex venue!
Le Grand Rex (Paris 2nd)
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An exceptional evening conducted by Justin Hurwitz himself, the Oscar-winning composer and long-time collaborator of the director.
For over 3 hours, Justin Hurwitz will conduct a jazz band on stage that will perform the film's soundtrack live during its screening (original version with French subtitles), in perfect synchronization with the images. Babylon plunges us into 1920s Los Angeles, at the height of the silent film era, when the Hollywood industry was experiencing its wildest hours.
Between decadence, excess, and unbridled creativity, the film follows the intertwined destinies of several characters played by Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Diego Calva, helpless witnesses to the revolution of talking pictures that will change their lives forever. Chazelle signs a monumental and electrifying fresco, a true declaration of love to the seventh art and its capacity for perpetual reinvention.
Justin Hurwitz's score constitutes the vibrant soul of this work. Blending frenetic jazz, majestic orchestrations, and syncopated rhythms inspired by the roaring twenties, the successful composer (La La Land, First Man) delivers here one of his most ambitious and dizzying creations. His music embraces Chazelle's visual frenzy, moving from the unbridled euphoria of Hollywood parties to the intimate drama of characters consumed by their dreams.
Our take on this event
Experience the roaring twenties like never before as the film's iconic soundtrack is performed live by a full jazz band, conducted by the composer himself. This cinematic masterpiece pulses with newfound intensity, perfectly synced with every wild, decadent moment on screen. It is an electrifying tribute to the magic of Hollywood that you have to hear to believe.
Le Grand Rex hosts an exceptional cinematic event: a live concert screening of the film Babylon, featuring a score conducted by Academy Award winner Justin Hurwitz. From October 22 to October 24, 2026, step into the decadence of 1920s Los Angeles as a jazz band performs the soundtrack in perfect synchronization with the film. Presented in its original version with French subtitles, this three-hour immersive experience brings the vibrant energy of Hollywood's golden age to life. Tickets are available for this unique event, offering a rare opportunity to witness a legendary musical score performed live alongside Damien Chazelle's monumental masterpiece.
Experience the world of Babylon like never before at Le Grand Rex. Renowned composer Justin Hurwitz takes the stage to lead a live jazz band, performing his ambitious and electrifying score in real-time as the film plays on screen. The movie, featuring performances by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, captures the raw ambition and chaotic transformation of the film industry during the transition to sound in the 1920s.
The event runs from Thursday, October 22, to Saturday, October 24, 2026. Evening performances are held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 20:00, with an additional afternoon matinee on Saturday at 14:00. The total running time for each performance is 3 hours. Please ensure you book your tickets in advance to secure your seat for this unique fusion of cinema and live orchestral performance.
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