Land: USA (1995)
Director: Juan Dapena
Writer: Juan Dapena (screenplay) / Javier Mazoy (story)
Genre: Drama / Short Movie

In 1926 we enter a small Parisian Cafe which lies hidden in a cul-de-sac in Montparnasse. As we glide behind the door, we glance voyeuristically at the eccentric lives of its regulars. Through the eyes of the establishment barman -- a chronic kleptomaniac-- we witness the dreams, aspirations and disillusionments of the Parisian avant-garde. Behind the curtains of smoke, passion, tenderness, and hate performed here every night, at Cafe- Babel -- the place where one comes to forget or be forgotten.

Previous Screening/Festivals/Awards

Sitges international Film Festival, Spain
Clairmont Ferrand, France
Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland
Saint Petersburg,Russia -- Jury prize
Alcala de Henares,Madrid-- Best Short Film & Best Original Score
Gijon Int'l Film Festival, Spain-- Best short film & Prodn. design
Sao Paolo Int'l Film Festival, Brazil -- Jury Prize