Barbara
1997, Danish. Directed by Nils Malmros.
Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave. Despite the warnings of the surrounding community and his own religious scruples, he falls victim to Barbara's at once innocent and sinful charm. The appearance of the charming and gallant Andreas Heide in Thorshavn puts their love to the severest of tests.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
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- Released
- 2 October 1997
- Country
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Nils Malmros, John Mogensen
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What Barbara is based on
Barbara is based on Barbara, a 1939 novel by Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen, published by Gyldendal.
Novel · 1939
Barbara
By Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen
Published by Gyldendal
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Barbara runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
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Barbara isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1997. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Barbara?
If you liked Barbara, try Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Love Everlasting, Blind.
Who directed Barbara?
Barbara (1997) was directed by Nils Malmros and stars Anneke von der Lippe, Lars Simonsen, Trond Høvik.
What is Barbara based on?
Barbara is based on Barbara, a 1939 novel by Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen, published by Gyldendal.