Barbarella is a 1968 French-Italian science fiction film based on Jean-Claude Forest's French Barbarella comics, starring Jane Fonda in the title role.
The film was both a box office and critical failure on its release but despite the initially negative reception, Barbarella has since become a cult film.
Although it may seem \"quaint\" to modern audiences, its imagery has echoed for years in pop culture. It popularized the comic book character, influenced the design of other comic book heroines, and helped to launch Jane Fonda's career by establishing her status as a sex symbol and the most iconic sex goddess of the 60’s“.