Babylon en Cine Concert

Relive Hollywood's golden age with the Babylon cinema concert at Grand Rex. An immersive experience where the music of Justin Hurwitz will come to life live, accompanying Damien Chazelle's stunning film.

The Grand Rex, a Parisian institution inaugurated in 1932, opens its doors for a unique cinematographic and musical experience: the cinema concert Babylon. This format allows for rediscovery of Damien Chazelle's film, released in 2022, under exceptional conditions. The particularity of this cinema concert lies in the live interpretation of the soundtrack, composed by Justin Hurwitz, a faithful collaborator of Chazelle, already at work on successes like Whiplash and La La Land. His score for Babylon is a central element of the narrative, capturing the frenzied energy and exuberance of the 1920s in Hollywood, while highlighting more intimate and melancholic moments.

The film Babylon immerses spectators in Los Angeles of the 1920s, at the dawn of talking pictures. It depicts an era of excess, extravagant parties, and meteoric careers, but also the reversals of fortune and technological upheavals that transformed the industry. The impressive cast, led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, embodies colorful characters, symbols of this era of transition. The music of Justin Hurwitz, often jazzy and driving, with touches of big band and grand orchestrations, is far more than mere accompaniment; it is a true narrative force, dictating the pace and mood of every scene, from decadent bacchanals to personal dramas.

Attending Babylon as a cinema concert at Grand Rex offers an added dimension to the work. The venue itself, with its Art Deco architecture and rich history, perfectly resonates with the film's aesthetic. The orchestra performing the music live allows for total immersion, amplifying the emotional impact and virtuosity of Hurwitz's composition. It's a rare opportunity to experience the power of the soundtrack in all its splendor, offering a new perspective on the images and narrative. This stop in Paris is an opportunity for cinema and music enthusiasts to experience a memorable evening, combining the grandeur of cinema and the intensity of live music.