The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

2006 • 2h 17m • ⭐ 4.3 • R • German

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

About The Lives of Others

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.

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Cast & Crew

Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Starring Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme

Produced by BR