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Waiting for the Barbarians

  • 20192019
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Johnny Depp, Mark Rylance, and Robert Pattinson in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
The Magistrate of an isolated frontier settlement on the border of an unnamed empire looks forward to an easy retirement until the arrival of Colonel Joll, whose task it is to report on the activities of the "barbarians" and on the security situation on the border.
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At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel ... Read allAt an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,587
802
  • Director
    • Ciro Guerra
  • Writer
    • J.M. Coetzee(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Johnny Depp
    • Robert Pattinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ciro Guerra
  • Writer
    • J.M. Coetzee(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Johnny Depp
    • Robert Pattinson
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    • 159User reviews
    • 257Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Robert Pattinson in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
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    Robert Pattinson in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
    Johnny Depp in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
    Gana Bayarsaikhan in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
    Robert Pattinson in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
    Mark Rylance and Gana Bayarsaikhan in Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
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    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • Magistrateas Magistrate
    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Colonel Jollas Colonel Joll
    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    • Officer Mandelas Officer Mandel
    Gana Bayarsaikhan
    Gana Bayarsaikhan
    • The Girlas The Girl
    Greta Scacchi
    Greta Scacchi
    • Maias Mai
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Clerkas Clerk
    Sam Reid
    Sam Reid
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Harry Melling
    Harry Melling
    • Garrison Soldier 4as Garrison Soldier 4
    Bill Milner
    Bill Milner
    • Garrison Soldier 5as Garrison Soldier 5
    Gursed Dalkhsuren
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Tserendagva Purevdorj
    • Old Barbarianas Old Barbarian
    Isabella Nefar
    Isabella Nefar
    • Staras Star
    David Moorst
    David Moorst
    • Garrison Soldier 6as Garrison Soldier 6
    Joseph Long
    Joseph Long
    • Bakeras Baker
    Nayef Rashed
    Nayef Rashed
    • Farmer 1as Farmer 1
    Haqi Ali
    Haqi Ali
    • Farmer 2as Farmer 2
    Dulguun-Erdene Garamkhand
    • Boyas Boy
    Wil Coban
    Wil Coban
    • Mandel's Guardas Mandel's Guard
    • Director
      • Ciro Guerra
    • Writer
      • J.M. Coetzee(based on the novel by) (screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      Director Ciro Guerra's English language debut.
    • Soundtracks
      Summer
      Music by Marco Beltrami & Buck Sanders (ASCAP)

      (p) 2019 Pianella Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of Marco Beltrami & Pianella Music, Inc.

    User reviews159

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    4/10
    Really really good, slow burn
    For start waiting for barbarians opens in a best way possible, it doesn't rush anything, makes you intresting from the very beggining, while maintaining the pace. As the story goes on it gets more and more dramatic. Visualy the movie is very well shot, it looks beautiful and has purpose, which unfortunately is rear nowadays, overall cinematography is amazing, score is really good too, acting, for start Robert Pattinson and Johnny Depp have supporting roles but they performed them very well, leading actor, Mark Rylance has lots of acting to do, he is the main source of emotions and in this movie Rylance is just great. There's another character played by Gana Bayarsaikhan who also needs to be very emotional, that is the performance that really stole the show. Overall directing, including working with the actors, storytelling and so on, is 10/10, fantastic.
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    • butskhrikidze
    • Aug 8, 2020

    FAQ2

    • When will this be released in the US?
    • What nationality are the solders? the Brits have never worn such clothes, I can surmise they are French, the Barbarians appear to be Mongolian ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • В очікуванні варварів
    • Filming locations
      • Marrakech, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
      • Iervolino Entertainment
      • Ithaca Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $764,815
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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