Barbara Kowa is an Austrian actress. She was born on March 5, 1973, in

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, Germany. Mainly known for her theater work in Germany, France, and Japan, Kowa has also worked in film and television. In 2004 she also worked with director

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and starred in the

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''. She featured in cult-like roles in two Daryush Shokof films,

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, and Breathful, which had an all-women cast.

Filmography (selected)

* ''Breathful'' * ''

'' * ''

'' * ''Torso'' * ''Goodbye Reagan''

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1973 births Living people Austrian stage actresses Austrian film actresses Actresses from Hanover Austrian television actresses Austrian expatriates in Germany {{Austria-film-actor-stub