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Barbarossa

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2009 | 139 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for history buffs and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of Amadeus or The Name of the Rose should feel right at home.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Year 1100. Italy.The Northern lands are ruled by a German emperor: Fredrick aka "Barbarossa. His dream is to conquer also the lands in the Center and in the South so as to revive the Empire that was once of the one Charles Magno.But in the North a young man from Milan has formed an army of 900 young men coming from different cities: the "company of death". This young man's name is Alberto Da Giussano. His dream is to defeat the Emperor and to give back freedom to the Northern lands.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Renzo Martinelli

  • Rutger HauerFederico Barbarossa
  • Raz DeganAlberto da Giussano
  • Kasia SmutniakEleonora
  • Cécile CasselBeatrice di Borgogna
  • Ángela MolinaIldegarda di Binden
  • F. Murray AbrahamSiniscalco Barozzi
  • Antonio CupoAlberto dell'Orto
  • Christo JivkovGherardo Negro
  • Gian Marco TavaniLorenzo della Pigna
  • Hristo ShopovRinaldo di Dassel