Review of Barbara (2012) by Scott L — 09 Jan 2013

Hoss is amazing in this film as an East German doctor struggling for love and freedom in the iron curtain era.

This review of Barbara (2012) was written by Scott L on 09 Jan 2013.

Barbara has generally received very positive reviews.

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