Full-length documentary

Satan Kingdom Babylon

(Satan Kingdom Babylon)

In a highly stylised documentary mystery, a novice investigator follows the trail of a missing woman. Messages found in an abandoned hotel room, thought to be her last refuge, reveal disturbing truths hidden behind the hotel walls, linked to religious movements and their followers.

The quest plays out in a unique animated video game adventure in which the hotel corridors become a maze of relative morality, good and evil twisted according to the viewpoints of sectarian prophets. Authentic footage shot on old camcorders adds to the oppressive atmosphere, and, along with video art collages, depicts religious fanaticism and a hopelessly divided American society.

Politics Justice North America

Basic information about the film

Title	Satan Kingdom Babylon
Original Title	Satan Kingdom Babylon
Original Language	English
Subtitles	Czech, English
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Czech Republic
Length	77 min.
Tags	Politics, Justice, North America
Director	Petr Šprincl, Marie Šprincl

All screenings

03/16 18:00	Kino Pilotů - Hall A Donská 19, Praha 10			tickets
03/19 18:00	Ponrepo Cinema Bartolomějská 11, Praha 1		Discussion Petr Šprincl, director Marie Šprincl, director	tickets

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