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The Lives of Others

2006 • 2h17m Drama, Thriller

Rating

8.0/10

Popularity

5

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.

Details

Director

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Screenplay

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Cast

Martina Gedeck

Ulrich Mühe

Sebastian Koch

Release date

3/23/2006

Status

Released

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$77,672,685

Origin country

DE

Vote count

3937