MOVIE

Barbara

4.3
(436)
Rating
PG13
Duration
1h 45m
Year
2012

About

East Germany, 1980. Barbara Wolff is a young doctor who has applied for an exit visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has been transferred from her prestigious post in Berlin to a small pediatric hospital in the country. She must weigh her absolute dedication to her patients against a potential escape to the West, and her newfound attraction to a doctor in whom she sees a kindred spirit. In German with English Subtitles.

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Reviews

"One of the year's best films"
Manohla Dargis/A.O. Scott - NY Times
"A quietly gripping thriller. A riveting performance"
Mark Olsen, LA Times

Extended Details

  • SubtitlesEnglish
  • Closed CaptionsNo

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