Admirable in theory but disappointing in execution, Waiting for the Barbarians struggles to turn strong performances and worthy themes into affecting drama.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Ciro Guerra -
Producer -
Monika Bacardi -
Production Co -
Iervolino Entertainment , Ithaca Pictures -
Genre -
History , Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Aug 7, 2020 -
Runtime -
1h 52m
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