Babylon en Cine Concert

Relive Hollywood's golden age with the Babylon cine-concert at Grand Rex. An immersive experience where Justin Hurwitz's music will come alive live, accompanying Damien Chazelle's breathtaking film.

The Grand Rex, a Parisian institution inaugurated in 1932, opens its doors for a unique cinematic and musical experience: the Babylon cine-concert. This format allows audiences to rediscover Damien Chazelle's 2022 film under exceptional conditions. The particularity of this cine-concert lies in the live performance of the original soundtrack, composed by Justin Hurwitz, a loyal collaborator of Chazelle, who also worked on successes such as Whiplash and La La Land. His score for Babylon is a central element of the narrative, capturing the frenetic energy and exuberance of 1920s Hollywood, while also highlighting more intimate and melancholic moments.

The film Babylon plunges viewers into 1920s Los Angeles, at the dawn of talking pictures. It depicts an era of excess, extravagant parties, and meteoric careers, but also the downsides of fame and the technological upheavals that transformed the industry. The impressive cast, led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, embodies colourful characters, symbols of this transitional era. Justin Hurwitz's music, often jazzy and catchy, with touches of big band and grandiose orchestrations, is much more than mere accompaniment; it is a true narrative force, dictating the rhythm and atmosphere of each scene, from decadent bacchanals to personal dramas.

Attending Babylon as a cine-concert at the Grand Rex offers an additional dimension to the work. The venue itself, with its Art Deco architecture and rich history, resonates perfectly 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 is a rare opportunity to experience the power of the original soundtrack in all its splendour, offering a new perspective on the images and the narrative. This stop in Paris is an opportunity for film buffs and music lovers to experience a memorable evening, combining the grandeur of cinema and the intensity of live music.