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We’re massive cinephiles here at Zani. We live and breathe the media of film, reveling in the experience of sitting in a dark room, and watching as mesmerising narratives are spun before our very eyes.

Why do we love sports so much? Is it the drama, the unexpected outcome, the colourful characters? Maybe it’s all at once.

In 1961 Italy was rebuilding her economy after the Second World War, like a lot of Western Europe, and with Milan seen as a beacon of hope due to their upturn in manufacturing, opportunities were being created and companies were crying out for young blood.  

Released over thirty years ago, Babylon stands up today as a well-crafted, convincingly acted, hard-hitting piece of realistic drama.

At the height of their popularity in 1974, their then manager, Chas Chandler (former bass player of The Animals and former manager of Jimi Hendrix), suggested Slade do a film.