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Barbara

March 8, 2012 1h 45m 7.2/10 (347 votes)

Originally released in 2012. Barbara is a drama film. directed by Christian Petzold.

Starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, and Rainer Bock

Synopsis

In 1980s East Germany, Barbara is a Berlin doctor banished to a country medical clinic for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassignment and fearful of her co-workers as possible Stasi informants, Barbara stays aloof, especially from the good natured clinic head, Andre.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (347 votes)
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Box Office $6.9M Worldwide gross
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Revenue
$6,889,185

Production Companies

  • Schramm Film
  • ZDF
  • ARTE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara about?

In 1980s East Germany, Barbara is a Berlin doctor banished to a country medical clinic for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassignment and fearful of her co-workers as possible ...

Who directed Barbara?

Barbara was directed by Christian Petzold.

How long is Barbara?

Barbara has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Barbara released?

Barbara was released on March 8, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Barbara?

The main cast of Barbara includes Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock, Christina Hecke, Claudia Geisler-Bading.

Is Barbara worth watching?

Barbara has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 347 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.