The Lives of Others

Released 2006 · Drama, Thriller · 137 min · ★ 8.0/10 · Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

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.