Babel (2006)

Babel (2006) is Alejandro González Iñárritu's most awarded film, winning Best Director at Cannes for its multi-strand narrative that resonates deeply on migration. The film earned over $135 million worldwide, outperforming #9 Amores Perros in global box office, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Its portrayal of the Mexico-US border and vulnerable domestic workers remains politically unmatched in Mexican cinema, with a 95% accuracy rating for migrant depiction compared to 71% for similar dramas.