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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007): Cast

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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes is a 2007 documentary directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio, starring Alejandro González Iñárritu, Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
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The story

What Is Common Ground: Under Construction Notes About?

The premise of Common Ground: Under Construction Notes without spoilers.

A feature‑length making‑of video diary chronicling the production of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Babel. Directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González‑Rubio, it uses an observational style to reveal the creative and logistical hurdles of shooting an interwoven story across four continents. The film highlights Iñárritu’s devotion to authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with local actors and communities, while behind‑the‑scenes footage and the director’s commentary explore themes of human connection, personal boundaries, and the visceral nature of communication.

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Cast & crew

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes Cast

Alejandro González Iñárritu leads the cast, with Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt. Directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio

More films directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio: Rafa Márquez: El Capitán, Go Youth!, Inori and Land and Bread.

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Common Ground: Under Construction Notes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Common Ground: Under Construction Notes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Common Ground: Under Construction Notes?

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Common Ground: Under Construction Notes released?

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes was released on September 30, 2007.

Who directed Common Ground: Under Construction Notes?

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes was directed by Carlos Armella and Pedro González-Rubio.

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Who is in the cast of Common Ground: Under Construction Notes?

Common Ground: Under Construction Notes stars Alejandro González Iñárritu, Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt, among 24 credited actors.

Does Common Ground: Under Construction Notes have a post-credit scene?

No. Common Ground: Under Construction Notes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Common Ground: Under Construction Notes in?

The original language of Common Ground: Under Construction Notes is Spanish.

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