Barbara
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.
Where to watch Barbara in United States
Kanopy
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Apple TV Store
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Where is Barbara streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
About Barbara
Barbara is a 2017 French-language drama and music film directed by Mathieu Amalric. The cast is led by Jeanne Balibar, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Peirani. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Barbara was produced by Waiting for Cinéma, Gaumont, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on September 6, 2017.
- Director
- Mathieu Amalric
- Writers
- Mathieu Amalric, Philippe Di Folco
- Release date
- September 6, 2017
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Waiting for Cinéma, Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma
Barbara cast & crew
Barbara was directed by Mathieu Amalric and written by Mathieu Amalric and Philippe Di Folco.
The cast features Jeanne Balibar as Brigitte / Barbara, Mathieu Amalric as Yves Zand, Vincent Peirani as Roland Romanelli, Aurore Clément as Esther, la mère de Barbara, Grégoire Colin as Charley Marouani, and Fanny Imber as Marie Chaix, l'assistante.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christophe Beaucarne and it was produced by Patrick Godeau.
Is Barbara worth watching?
Barbara holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 103 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Barbara is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Barbara
In United States, you can stream Barbara on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Barbara
Jeanne Balibar
Brigitte / Barbara
Mathieu Amalric
Yves Zand
Vincent Peirani
Roland Romanelli
Aurore Clément
Esther, la mère de Barbara
Grégoire Colin
Charley Marouani
Fanny Imber
Marie Chaix, l'assistante
Pierre Michon
Jacques Tournier (âgé)
Stéphane Roger
Le producteur
Marie Desgranges
La phoniatre
Erwan Ribard
Monsieur Victor
Pierre Léon
Jacques Tournier (jeune)
Lisa Ray-Jacobs
L'agent de Brigitte
Barbara — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barbara in United States?
Barbara is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Barbara on Kanopy?
Yes — Barbara is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Barbara in?
Barbara is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Barbara?
Barbara runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Barbara rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 103 ratings.
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