Barbara (1997): Cast & Plot
Barbara is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Nils Malmros, starring Anneke von der Lippe as Barbara, Peter Reichhardt and Lars Simonsen. It is based on Barbara by Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen and W. Glyn Jones. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Nils Malmros
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Per Holst Filmproduktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barbara About?
The premise of Barbara without spoilers, adapted from Barbara by Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen and W. Glyn Jones. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Young vicar Paul arrives in the Faroe Islands to take a benefice and meets Barbara, a woman twice widowed, both former vicars buried. Despite local warnings and his religious doubts, he is captivated by her blend of innocence and allure. Their fragile love is tested when the charming, gallant Andreas Heide appears in Tórshavn, threatening their bond.
Barbara Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- vicar
- love
- faroe islands
- widow
- remake
- based on novel
Barbara Cast & Characters
Anneke von der Lippe leads the cast as Barbara, with Peter Reichhardt as Andreas and Lars Simonsen as Poul Aggersoee. Directed by Nils Malmros; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nils Malmros
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Anneke von der Lippe as Barbara - Peter Reichhardt as Andreas
- Lars Simonsen as Poul Aggersoee
- Trond Høvik as Gabriel
Also Starring in Barbara
· 23 more- Birgitte Federspiel Ellen Katrine
- Daniel Ceccaldi Admiral
- Ove Sprogøe
- Jesper Christensen Judge
- Jens Okking Lagmanden
- Henning Jensen The provost
- Bodil Udsen Aunt Armgard
- Peter Hesse Overgaard Mr. Wenzel
- Jytte Kvinesdal Anna Sophie
- Helene Egelund Suzanne
- Henny Moan Magdalene
- Gunnvør Nolsøe Kristine
- Marco Bisson The captain
- Aksel Rasmussen Mr. Gregersen
- Erling Eysturoy Hanus Elias
- Adelborg Linklett Madmor, Leynum
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- Høgni Johansen Øregårdsbonden
- Ove Petersen Landfogden
- Antinus Joensen Kirkebøkarlen
- Pol Joensen Vågø Skydsmand
- Ingaluw P. Hansen The engraver
- Hanus Johansen The cemetery gardener
- Hans Jákup Hansen Tormod
Barbara Plot Summary
What happens in Barbara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Fortuna, aptly named, sails into the harbor of Tórshavn, delivering Poul, Lars Simonsen, the new pastor for the Vágar parish, to a crowd that gathers to welcome him. Among the onlookers is Barbara, Anneke von der Lippe, the widow of two former pastors whose deaths have long shadowed the community. Despite warnings about her reputation, Poul is drawn to her presence as the ship’s bells echo over the quay, hinting at a complex, fragile bond that may shape the town’s days to come.
Full summary
The whole story of Barbara, scene by scene
Barbara Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Barbara.
Barbara Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Nils Malmros col 08” and “芭芭拉的情欲世界”.
- Also known as
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- Nils Malmros col 08
- 芭芭拉的情欲世界
- Барбара
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Barbara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Barbara, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barbara?
Barbara runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Barbara released?
Barbara was released on October 2, 1997.
Who directed Barbara?
Barbara was directed by Nils Malmros.
More films by Nils Malmros Who is in the cast of Barbara?
Barbara stars Anneke von der Lippe as Barbara, Peter Reichhardt as Andreas and Lars Simonsen as Poul Aggersoee, among 27 credited actors.
Is Barbara based on a book?
Yes. Barbara is adapted from Barbara by Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen and W. Glyn Jones.
Does Barbara have a post-credit scene?
No. Barbara has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Barbara in?
The original language of Barbara is Danish.
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