Summary
Private investigator Val Barber delves into a new case involving a missing girl, uncovering dark secrets and corruption along the way.
Despite facing opposition from the local police, Barber remains unwavering in his determination to solve the case, delving deeper into his investigation. The film Barber adopts the elements of a noir detective story, adhering to its traditional tropes, as it uncovers unforeseen corruption and challenges.
Screen Rant presents an exclusive clip from the new mystery film, Barber. Starring Games of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen, the movie follows private investigator Val Barber as he takes on a new case. A wealthy widow seeks his help in finding her missing granddaughter, leading Barber down a path of uncovering dark secrets, corruption, and crimes in his quest to locate the girl.
Barber's troubled relationship with the local police adds another layer of complexity to his investigation. However, he remains determined to see it through. Earlier this year, Barber made its debut at the Dublin International Film Festival and will have a limited theatrical release on September 22.
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In an exclusive clip from Screen Rant, the new noir detective film Barber showcases its titular detective encountering Jane, his informant, in the company of an elderly man. Barber quickly dismisses the man and proceeds to interrogate Jane about the disappearance of Sara, all while cautioning her against engaging in a transactional relationship. Initially feigning disinterest in Barber's involvement, Jane eventually admits to possessing crucial information that has the potential to drastically alter the course of the ongoing investigation. She discloses Sara's revelation of having been sexually assaulted at a young age and her intended plans to publicly confront her assailant prior to mysteriously vanishing.
Barber effectively encompasses various elements of the classic noir detective genre as it follows the detective's pursuit of the missing girl, commissioned by her grandmother. However, faced with numerous obstacles, Barber's determination to unravel the hidden truths intensifies, leading him into uncharted territory. As the investigation progresses, Barber unearths a level of corruption much deeper than initially anticipated, plunging him into unfamiliar and treacherous circumstances.
Directed by Fintan Connolly and co-written by producer Fiona Bergin, Barber features a talented cast including Aidan Gillen, Aisling Kearns, Gary Lydon, Helen Behan, Deirdre Donnelly, Camille O'Sullivan, Ruaidhri Conroy, Nick Dunning, and Jimmy Smallhorne. With a runtime of 90 minutes, Barber is set to hit select theaters on September 22.