Review of Barbara (2012) by José F — 24 Aug 2012

A wonderful film with a terrific performance by Nina Hoss.

This review of Barbara (2012) was written by José F on 24 Aug 2012.

Barbara has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 02 May 2013

This is a remarkably subtle movie, spending most of its energy zeroing in on the clenched face of its heroine, looking for cracks…

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By Aaron Yap (100) for Flicks.co.nz (982) on 08 Apr 2013

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By Clarisesamuels (75) on 21 Sep 2014

Barbara is a film where every breath pause has meaning, and a sideways glance is not an arbitrary gesture but a nervous, paranoid tic that…

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By Steven L (1,047) on 05 May 2014

Great movie and great performance by Nina Hoss. I love how such a dramatic story and circumstances are presented in a subtle way…

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By Colin Covert (1,936) for Minneapolis Star Tribune (2,416) on 21 Mar 2013

Though the film runs a mere 105 minutes, it weighs on viewers like an eternity…

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By Remedios L (9) on 10 Aug 2013

MARAVILLOSA.. Tengo una particular fascinaciÃ³n por las pelÃculas de la RDA…

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By Andrey B (847) on 01 Oct 2017

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By Jan Willem V (1) on 04 Jul 2014

An interesting story that explores the ennui of love, work, and politico estrangement…

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By Vincem (25) on 14 Mar 2013

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