
Barbara(2012)
Overview
In 1980s East Germany, Berlin doctor Barbara is 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.
Director
Christian Petzold
Studio
Schramm Film
Revenue
$7M
Cast

Nina Hoss
as Barbara

Ronald Zehrfeld
as André

Rainer Bock
as Klaus Schütz

Christina Hecke
as Assistenzärztin Schulze

Claudia Geisler-Bading
as Stationsschwester Schlösser

Peter Weiss
as Medizinstudent
Carolin Haupt
as Medizinstudentin
Deniz Petzold
as Angelo

Rosa Enskat
as Hausmeisterin Bungert

Jasna Fritzi Bauer
as Stella

Peer-Uwe Teska
as Kellner im Ausflugslokal

Elisabeth Lehmann
as Junge Kellnerin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
German
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Schramm Film • ZDF • ARTE
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Where can I watch Barbara?▼
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What is Barbara about?▼
In 1980s East Germany, Berlin doctor Barbara is 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.
Who directed Barbara?▼
Barbara was directed by Christian Petzold and released in 2012. It is a drama film.
How long is Barbara?▼
Barbara has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Barbara?▼
The cast of Barbara includes Nina Hoss as Barbara, Ronald Zehrfeld as André, Rainer Bock as Klaus Schütz, Christina Hecke as Assistenzärztin Schulze, Claudia Geisler-Bading as Stationsschwester Schlösser and more.
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