Festivals & Awards:
Doc Aviv/Best First Film Award
Jury's justification: "The best debut prize is given to Roman Shumunov, a young filmmaker who brings his great rebel spirit to his film Babylon Dreamers. His fresh approach in portraying a group of tough and sensitive breakdancers opens up a window of hope and new possibilities for underground culture."
Movie Reviews:
* « Roman Shumunov’s documentary gives an insight into a hidden part of Israeli society: a part which tries to integrate, but frequently faces hostility » The Thriving Hip Hop Scene of Babylon . Nagy Panni / Verzio
* « The film is both inspiring and eye-opening. » Director Roman Shumanov on his Documentary "Babylon Dreamers" / The Dance Enthusiast
* « Break-dancing is a fascinating form of creative expression for young men. In the film, Babylon Dreamers, directed by Roman Shumunov, we meet a group of break-dancers, living in Ashdod, immigrants from the FSU. »
Break-dancing / Amy Kronish / IsraelFilm.blogspot
* « An inside look into a segment of society that is seldom seen » The Russian Underground / Bernard Dichek / Jerusalem Post
* « Docaviv Galil, documentary film festival will open with the very cool doc Babylon Dreamers, about a group of young immigrants following their dream to win an international breakdance competition. It’s a moving doc, certain to strike a chord with dreamers everywhere, and thought-provoking insight into the cultural and practical challenges of immigrants in Israel.» Midnight East Top Ten November 2016 / Ayelet Dekel / Midnight East
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