Overview
Plot
In 1984 East Berlin, Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler spies on a playwright and his actress lover, Christa-Maria. He grows unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and his loyalties are tested when his superior takes an interest in Christa-Maria.
- Directors
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
- Cast
- Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme, Hans-Uwe Bauer, Volkmar Kleinert, Matthias Brenner, Charly Hübner, Herbert Knaup, Bastian Trost, Marie Gruber, Volker Michalowski, Werner Daehn, Hinnerk Schönemann, Thomas Arnold, Ludwig Blochberger, Martin Brambach, Hubertus Hartmann, Paul Faßnacht
- Country
- Germany, France
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Release date
- 2006-03-23
- Studios
- Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, ARTE, BR
Plot
Warning: spoilers
The Lives of Others Plot and Cast
Set in 1984 East Berlin, the film follows dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler as he begins surveilling a famous playwright and his actress-lover, Christa-Maria. As the operation unfolds, Wiesler finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the couple, and his growing sympathy creates a conflict when his superior officer also takes a liking to Christa-Maria.
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