Das Leben der Anderen
- Drama
- Thriller
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 is a 2006 German drama-thriller set in 1984 East Berlin, following a Stasi officer who begins to question his loyalty while surveilling a playwright and actress. The film explores the moral complexities of state surveillance and personal conscience under an oppressive regime. Already released, it remains acclaimed for its tense exploration of duty versus humanity.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Martina GedeckChrista-Maria Sieland
Ulrich MüheGerd Wiesler
Sebastian KochGeorg Dreyman
Ulrich TukurAnton Grubitz
Thomas ThiemeBruno Hempf
Hans-Uwe BauerPaul Hauser
Volkmar KleinertAlbert Jerska
Matthias BrennerKarl Wallner
Charly HübnerUdo
Herbert KnaupGregor Hessenstein
Bastian TrostHäftling 227
Marie GruberFrau Meineke
Volker MichalowskiSchriftexperte
Werner DaehnEinsatzleiter in Uniform
Hinnerk SchönemannAxel Stigler
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The Lives of Others — frequently asked
When was The Lives of Others released?
The film was released on March 23, 2006.
What is the plot about?
A dedicated Stasi officer in East Berlin spies on a famous playwright and his actress-lover, but grows sympathetic to the couple and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior also becomes interested in the actress.
Where can I watch it?
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Is this a series or a standalone film?
The Lives of Others is a standalone film, not part of a series.
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