Waiting for the Barbarians

2020 • 113 minutes

About this movie

The Magistrate (Rylance) of an isolated frontier settlement on the border of an unnamed empire looks forward to an easy retirement until the arrival of Colonel Joll (Depp), whose task it is to report on the activities of the 'barbarians' and on the security situation on the border. Joll conducts a series of ruthless interrogations, which leads the Magistrate to question his loyalty to the empire.

Ratings and reviews

I've never been so bored watching a movie in my entire life. Do not watch it. I cannot say that enough.

I really enjoyed this film ★