The Lives of Others
2006
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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.
The Lives of Others (2006) is a 2h 17min drama feature film by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Facts
Awards
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film, César Award for Best Foreign Film, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, European Film Award for Best Film, European Film Award for Best Actor, European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
Setting
East Berlin
Filming location
Berlin
Production
Wiedemann & Berg Television, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Arte, Creado Film
Original language
German
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