Waiting for the Barbarians
Synopsis
At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-24
Top Cast
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Mark Rylance
The Magistrate
Johnny Depp
Colonel Joll
Robert Pattinson
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Gana Bayarsaikhan
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Greta Scacchi
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David Dencik
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Sam Reid
The Lieutenant
Harry Melling
Garrison Soldier #4
Bill Milner
Garrison Soldier #5
Gursed Dalkhsuren
Old Prisoner
Tserendagva Purevdorj
Old Barbarian
Hami Belal
Joll's Man #1
Wil Coban
Mandel's Guard #1
David Moorst
Garrison Soldier #6
Joseph Long
Baker
Clem So
Barbarian 5
Isabella Nefar
Star
Dulguun-Erdene Garamkhand
Boy Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 1, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$761K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ciro Guerra
- Screenplay & Story
- Ciro Guerra
- Original Score
- Giampiero Ambrosi
- Original Title
- Waiting for the Barbarians
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mongolian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $761K
- Production Studios
- AMBI Group, Infinitum Nihil, Ithaca Pictures, Iervolino Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ciro Guerra
Ciro Guerra, J.M. Coetzee
Giampiero Ambrosi
Chris Menges
Jacopo Quadri
Olga Segura-Gall, Andrea Iervolino, Monika Bacardi, Michael Fitzgerald, Penelope Glass
Department Leadership Roster
Ciro Guerra
Director
Ciro Guerra
Screenplay
Olga Segura-Gall
Producer
Andrea Iervolino
Producer
Monika Bacardi
Producer
Michael Fitzgerald
Producer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Crispian Sallis
Production Design
Carlo Poggioli
Costume Design
Giampiero Ambrosi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for the Barbarians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting for the Barbarians about?
At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
Who directed Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians was directed by Ciro Guerra.
Who stars in Waiting for the Barbarians?
The principal cast of Waiting for the Barbarians includes Mark Rylance, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Gana Bayarsaikhan, Greta Scacchi.
When was Waiting for the Barbarians released and how long is it?
Waiting for the Barbarians was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Waiting for the Barbarians make at the box office?
Waiting for the Barbarians grossed $761K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for the Barbarians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for the Barbarians was composed by Giampiero Ambrosi.
Is Waiting for the Barbarians based on a book or true story?
Waiting for the Barbarians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.M. Coetzee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for the Barbarians?
Waiting for the Barbarians holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).