'' Barbara '' is a 2012 German drama film directed by Christian Petzold . The film competed at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012 , where Petzold won the Silver Bear for Best Director . The film was selected as the German entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards , but it did not make the shortlist
62nd Berlin International Film Festival
62nd Berlin International Film Festival
Barbara (2012 film)