Barrage and Bunker (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, Barrage and Bunker is a documentary film directed by Hartmut Bitomsky, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Barrage and Bunker is an essay film about the (narrative) space imagined by fiction films. Reflections and associations about movement in space are the basis of every kind of story-telling. The film is sometimes referred to as part of Bitomsky's Cinema Trilogy. Sequences from over 20 movies are quoted and commented on by a team of three "researchers" (Bitomsky, Petzold, Tanner) in a sort of laboratory. TV-monitors, production stills and screenshots are used as well as quotations from books. A long night's work.
Who’s in it. Barrage and Bunker stars Hartmut Bitomsky, Christian Petzold and Ronny Tanner.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Barrage and Bunker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barrage and Bunker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barrage and Bunker tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barrage and Bunker (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barrage and Bunker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barrage and Bunker worth watching?
- Barrage and Bunker holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barrage and Bunker?
- Barrage and Bunker stars Hartmut Bitomsky, Christian Petzold and Ronny Tanner.
- When was Barrage and Bunker released?
- Barrage and Bunker was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.