Barjo (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1992, Barjo is a drama film directed by Jérôme Boivin, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The narrator, "Barjo" (nutcase, crap artist), is an obsessive simpleton, given to filling his notebook with verbatim dialog, observed trivia, and oddball speculation on human behavior and the end of the world. When his house burns, he moves in with his twin sister, Fanfan -- an impulsive, quixotic egoist -- and her husband, Charles, the Aluminum King. Charles becomes the focus of the film, as his wife and brother-in-law bewilder him.
Who’s in it. Barjo stars Richard Bohringer as Charles, Anne Brochet as Fanfan, Hippolyte Girardot as Barjo and Consuelo De Haviland as Madame Hermelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Barjo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barjo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barjo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barjo (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barjo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barjo worth watching?
- Barjo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barjo?
- Barjo stars Richard Bohringer, Anne Brochet, Hippolyte Girardot, Consuelo De Haviland and Roy Lekus.
- When was Barjo released?
- Barjo was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.