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Barbara

Year 2012
Runtime 101 mins
Language German with English Subtitles
Subtitles English
Canadian Premiere

Barbara has been chosen as the official German entry for the Academy Award's Best Foreign-language film category.

Winner of the Silver Berlin Bear at this year's Berlinale, Barbara is a gripping portrait of one woman’s betrayal by the state. After applying for an exit visa from East Germany, Barbara, a pediatrician, is transferred from a prestigious Berlin hospital to a small coastal clinic. While there, she must choose between adaptation and rebellion as she fights for dignity under constant surveillance. 

Starring Nina Hoss, Barbara is a poignant exploration of trust under stifling circumstances. As Barbara forms bonds with her patients and colleagues, she begins to question her plans for escape. Cautiously beginning a friendship with a coworker, she finds herself torn between loyalty and hope. As her escape date approaches, Barbara must ask herself: can she live without her freedom?

 

Countries

Germany
Awards
Winner Silver Bear Berlin International Film Festival 2012, Winner Outstanding Feature Film German Film Awards 2012
Festivals
Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2012
Director
Christian Petzold
Executive Producer
Michael Weber
Producer
Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber
Screenwriter
Christian Petzold, Harun Farocki
Cinematographer
Hans Fromm
Editor
Bettina Bohler
Production Design
Kade Gruber
Music
Stefan Will
Cast
Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock