Barbara (2012)

"In the recent past, communist-era Germany has served as the inspiration for entertaining crowd-pleasers such as Goodbye, Lenin! and The Lives of Others: the former poked fun at the phenomenon of ostalgie (nostalgia for East Germany), while the latter entered the world of Stasi spying to produce a paranoid Orwellian thriller."

"This wise and incisively crafted drama brings simmering intelligence and a dry, sardonic compassion to bear on its tale of two doctors slowly worming their way into each other's hearts and minds."

"Not only has director Christian Petzold assembled a fascinating hill of beans, but there's a moonlit scene that almost alone justifies his Silver Bear win at Berlin."

"A film about the old Germany from one of the best directors working in the new: Christian Petzold."

"The weird oppression and seediness of the times is elegantly captured, and Hoss coolly conveys Barbara's highly strung desperation."

"It's one terrific film, as smart, thoughtful and emotionally involving as just about anything that's out there."

"With Barbara, Petzold earns his stripes among Europe's great auteurs."

"Tightly crafted... delivers strong performances and late rewards."

"Tough and tender, it's the best Iron Curtain drama since The Lives Of Others."