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Barbara (1998): Cast & Plot

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Barbara is a 1998 comedy directed by Angelo Orlando, starring Valerio Mastandrea as Aldo, Marco Giallini and Massimiliano Bruno. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Barbara (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Angelo Orlando
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barbara About?

The premise of Barbara without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Aldo e Pino two layers go to Barbara to find out new sexual experiences.

Barbara Themes & Keywords

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  • friend
  • night
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Cast & crew

Barbara Cast & Characters

Valerio Mastandrea leads the cast as Aldo, with Marco Giallini as Pino and Massimiliano Bruno as Indiano. Directed by Angelo Orlando; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Barbara Plot Summary

What happens in Barbara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The ship Fortuna arrives in Tórshavn, setting the stage for a quiet, tightly wound drama that centers on the parish of Vágar. The moment marks the arrival of Poul, the new pastor, whose fresh presence stirs the town and unsettles those who watch the church’s routines with a wary eye. Among the onlookers is Barbara, the widow who has shouldered the burden of two late pastors and carries the weight of the town’s whispered judgment on her shoulders. As Poul steps into his role, Barbara’s past shadows flicker to the surface, and the two are drawn to one another despite the warnings that cling to Barbara’s reputation.

Full summary

The whole story of Barbara, scene by scene

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FAQ

Barbara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Barbara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Barbara?

Barbara runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Barbara released?

Barbara was released on November 13, 1998.

Who directed Barbara?

Barbara was directed by Angelo Orlando.

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Who is in the cast of Barbara?

Barbara stars Valerio Mastandrea as Aldo, Marco Giallini as Pino and Massimiliano Bruno as Indiano, among 14 credited actors.

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 Italian.

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