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Barbara

October 2, 1997 2h 23m 5.8/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Barbara is a romance/drama film. directed by Nils Malmros. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Anneke von der Lippe, Lars Simonsen, and Trond Høvik

Synopsis

Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave. Despite the warnings of the surrounding community and his own religious scruples, he falls victim to Barbara's at once innocent and sinful charm. The appearance of the charming and gallant Andreas Heide in Thorshavn puts their love to the severest of tests.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 2h 23m 143 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • Per Holst Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara about?

Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave. Despite the warnings of...

Who directed Barbara?

Barbara was directed by Nils Malmros.

How long is Barbara?

Barbara has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).

When was Barbara released?

Barbara was released on October 2, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Barbara?

The main cast of Barbara includes Anneke von der Lippe, Lars Simonsen, Trond Høvik, Jesper Christensen, Jens Okking.