The Lives of Others

Name: The Lives of Others
Released: 2006
Rating: 8.4

Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.

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IMDb8.4444K

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DramaThrillerSlow BurnDarkEmotional DepthCritically Acclaimed

Why Watch

A Drama, Thriller pick with a critically acclaimed gem, emotionally resonant storytelling, a patient, deliberate slow burn — Filmistani Score 88.

Synopsis

In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria.