Barbara
Synopsis
Exiled to a rural clinic in 1980s East Germany for seeking an exit visa, a disillusioned doctor maintains a guarded distance from her colleagues, unsure if the kindly head physician is a genuine ally or a Stasi informant.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-17
Top Cast
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Nina Hoss
Barbara
Ronald Zehrfeld
André
Rainer Bock
Klaus Schütz
Christina Hecke
Assistenzärztin Schulze
Claudia Geisler-Bading
Stationsschwester Schlösser
Peter Weiss
Medizinstudent
Carolin Haupt
Medizinstudentin
Deniz Petzold
Angelo
Rosa Enskat
Hausmeisterin Bungert
Jasna Fritzi Bauer
Stella
Peer-Uwe Teska
Kellner im Ausflugslokal
Elisabeth Lehmann
Junge Kellnerin
Mark Waschke
Jörg
Peter Benedict
Gerhard
Thomas Neumann
Rentner am Auto
Anette Daugardt
Mitarbeiterin Schütz
Thomas Bading
Klavierstimmer
Susanne Bormann
Steffi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 12, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Petzold
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Petzold
- Original Score
- Stefan Will
- Original Title
- Barbara
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.9M
- Production Studios
- Schramm Film, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Petzold
Christian Petzold, Harun Farocki
Stefan Will
Hans Fromm
Bettina Böhler
Michael Weber, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Anne Even
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Petzold
Director
Christian Petzold
Screenplay
Hans Fromm
Director of Photography
Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Producer
Klaus-Dieter Gruber
Production Design
Anette Guther
Costume Design
Stefan Will
Original Music Composer
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Anne Even
Producer
Harun Farocki
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara
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What is Barbara about?
Exiled to a rural clinic in 1980s East Germany for seeking an exit visa, a disillusioned doctor maintains a guarded distance from her colleagues, unsure if the kindly head physician is a genuine ally or a Stasi informant.
Who directed Barbara?
Barbara was directed by Christian Petzold.
Who stars in Barbara?
The principal cast of Barbara includes Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Rainer Bock, Christina Hecke, Claudia Geisler-Bading.
When was Barbara released and how long is it?
Barbara was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Barbara make at the box office?
Barbara grossed $6.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Barbara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbara was composed by Stefan Will.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbara?
Barbara holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).