Tezuka's Barbara streaming
Original title: ばるぼら
2020 Movie Germany, United Kingdom, Japan Mystery, Drama, Fantasy 100 min Ages 18+
By: Macoto Tezuka, Makoto Tezuka With: Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Fumi Nikaidô, Gorô Inagaki
Barbara is an adult-orientated fantasy tale filled with love and the occult from Osamu Tezuka's reimagining of "The Tales of Hoffmann". Its story deals with the erotic and bizarre experiences of a famous novelist called Yosuke Mikura whose life is tossed upside down by a mysterious girl named "Barbara".
Mood
Erotic
Fantastical
Mysterious
Reflective
Cast & Crew
Makoto Tezuka
Macoto Tezuka
Hisako Kurosawa
Osamu Tezuka
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Gorô Inagaki
Fumi Nikaidô
Christopher Doyle
Christopher Doyle (Cinematographer)
Creative Collaboration
Makoto Tezuka (Director)
Adaptation
Literary Adaptation
Cinematic Technique
Artistic Composition
Christopher Doyle
Composed Shots
Highly Aesthetic
Visual Storytelling
Narrative Structure
Dreamlike
Nonlinear
Pace
Contemplative
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Soundtrack
Atmospheric Music
French Poetry
Poetry Recitation
Style
Aesthetic
Cinematic
Poetic
Stylized
Surrealism
Central Conflict
Erotic Obsession
Pressure To Succeed
Social Critique
Characters
Artist
Muse
Writer
Ending
Ambiguous
Open-Ended
Key Plot Points
Fantasy Exploration
Inspiration Search
Meeting Muse
Plot
Creative Struggle
Erotic Fantasies
Erotic Fantasy
Literary Inspiration
Occult Themes
Unconventional Relationship
Setting
Artistic Environment
Bohemian
Intimate
Urban
Urban Japan
Shooting Location
Urban Japan
Theme
Creative Inspiration
Eroticism
Occultism
Personal Freedom
Social Critique
Societal Norms
Genre
Art Film
Erotic
Erotic Drama
Fantasy
Audiences
Adults
Art Cinema Enthusiasts
Literature Lovers
Titles
Tezubara
Tezuka's Barbara
ばるぼら
Production Countries
Japan
Release Year
2020
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