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Movie poster: Barbara (2017)
🎬 Movie

Barbara

2017 · 98 min Drama Music
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

An actress will play Barbara, the French singer. The shoot will soon start. The actress works on her character, her voice, the songs, scores, the gestures, knitting, scenes she has to learn, things are going okay, there's progress, development, she is even overwhelmed. The film director also works, through his encounters, through archives, music, he let's himself be submerged, overwhelmed like the actress, by the actress.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Mathieu Amalric

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Jeanne Balibar

Jeanne Balibar

Brigitte / Barbara

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric

Yves Zand

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Vincent Peirani

Roland Romanelli

Aurore Clément

Aurore Clément

Esther, la mère de Barbara

Grégoire Colin

Grégoire Colin

Charley Marouani

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Fanny Imber

Marie Chaix, l'assistante

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Pierre Michon

Jacques Tournier (âgé)

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Stéphane Roger

Le producteur

Marie Desgranges

Marie Desgranges

La phoniatre

Erwan Ribard

Erwan Ribard

Monsieur Victor

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