Barbara
Synopsis
Shot on 16mm film in the cinema-vérité style without a script, Barbara (1981) is a rare Flemish documentary profiling Barbara Henke, a Swedish fashion model living in Brussels. The camera closely follows her daily routine for several weeks, moving beyond the superficiality of the fashion industry to offer an intimate, philosophical portrait. Through long, sustained shots and atmospheric nighttime imagery, Henke speaks candidly about her career, fears, expectations, and personal views, transforming the film into a raw, unmanipulated observation of her true self.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Luk Gubbels, Wilfried Hoet, Armand De Hesselle
- Original Score
- Astor Piazzolla, Gustav Mahler
- Original Title
- Barbara
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Rand Films v.z.w.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luk Gubbels, Wilfried Hoet, Armand De Hesselle
Astor Piazzolla, Gustav Mahler
Luk Gubbels, Armand De Hesselle, Wilfried Hoet
Wilfried Hoet
Department Leadership Roster
Luk Gubbels
Director
Wilfried Hoet
Director
Luk Gubbels
Editor
Armand De Hesselle
Director
Armand De Hesselle
Editor
Wilfried Hoet
Editor
Wilfried Hoet
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Barbara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barbara about?
Shot on 16mm film in the cinema-vérité style without a script, Barbara (1981) is a rare Flemish documentary profiling Barbara Henke, a Swedish fashion model living in Brussels. The camera closely follows her daily routine for several weeks, moving beyond the superficiality of the fashion industry to offer an intimate, philosophical portrait. Through long, sustained shots and atmospheric nighttime imagery, Henke speaks candidly about her career, fears, expectations, and personal views, transforming the film into a raw, unmanipulated observation of her true self.
Who directed Barbara?
Barbara was directed by Luk Gubbels, Wilfried Hoet, Armand De Hesselle.
Who stars in Barbara?
The principal cast of Barbara includes Barbara Werke.
When was Barbara released and how long is it?
Barbara was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Barbara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbara was composed by Astor Piazzolla, Gustav Mahler.