Review of Barbara (2012) by Marcdoyle — 06 Jan 2013
What an excellent film. Several critics compare it to The Lives of Others, but they are quite different. The threat of the Stasi is much more overt and oppressive in The Lives of Others. It's certainly a threat in this film, and the room/body searches are here, but it's much more subtle feel.
The focus on Barbara and her relationships with her boyfriend, her fellow doctor, and a troubled young girl stuck in a camp works because Nina Hoss is such an incredibly good actress. Highly recommended.
This review of Barbara (2012) was written by Marcdoyle on 06 Jan 2013.
Barbara has generally received very positive reviews.
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