The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

2h 17m 2006 Drama, Thriller France, Germany
Budget: $2,000,000 Revenue: $77,672,685

In 1983 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.

Director

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Writer

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck