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Barbara (I)

In 1980s East Germany, Barbara is a Berlin doctor banished to a country medical clinic for applying for an exit visa. Deeply unhappy with her reassign...ment and fearful of her co-workers as possible Stasi informants, Barbara stays aloof, especially from the good natured clinic head, Andre. Instead, Barbara snatches moments with her lover as she secretly prepares to defect one day. Despite her plans, Barbara learns more about her life that puts her desires and the people around her in a new light. With her changing perspective, Barbara finds herself facing a painful moral dilemma that forces her to choose what she values. Show More

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Barbara is a gripping drama set in 1980s East Germany that follows the story of a Berlin doctor named Barbara. After applying for an exit visa, Barbara is banished to a remote country medical clinic. Unhappy with her reassignment and suspicious of her co-workers, whom she suspects are Stasi informants, Barbara keeps her distance from everyone, including the charming clinic head, Andre.

As Barbara secretly plans her defection, she steals moments with her lover. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she uncovers information about her life that challenges her desires and forces her to see the people around her in a new light.

The film delves into Barbara's changing perspective as she grapples with a difficult moral dilemma, ultimately forcing her to make a decision about what she truly values. Throughout the film, Barbara's internal struggle unfolds, highlighting the pressures and fears that existed in East Germany during this time.

Directed by Christian Petzold, Barbara offers a thought-provoking exploration of personal desires versus societal expectations in a repressive regime. With its compelling storyline and strong performances, this film is a must-watch for those interested in historical dramas and complex character studies.

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