Das Leben der Anderen (2006)
Release Year: 2006
Alternative Title: La vida de los otros, Животът на другите, A Vida dos Outros, The Lives of Others, Životy těch druhých
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Writer: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Monika Lobkowicz, Claudia Gladziejewski, Andreas Schreitmüller, Dirk Hamm, Max Wiedemann, Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Quirin Berg
Companies: Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, ARTE, BR
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Political Thriller Film, Thriller
Budget: 2.000.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: berlin, germany, government, corruption, espionage, germany, berlin wall, german democratic republic, cold war, blackmail, stasi, soviet union, freedom of speech, house search, artists' life, interrogation, surveillance, heartbreak, east germany, communism, corrupt agent, political corruption, political thriller, surveillance state, persecuted writer, systemic corruption, suspenseful, noble sacrifice, corrupt government
Story
In 1984 East Berlin, Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler suspects playwright Georg Dreyman of disloyalty despite his apparent ideological purity. He secures permission for surveillance from the Minister of Culture who harbors jealousy towards Dreyman and desire for his partner Christa-Maria. During surveillance, Wiesler grows fond of the couple, eventually intervening secretly to protect them. His actions go unnoticed until they catch up with him, leading to menial jobs. However, an unbelievable event occurs that affects Wiesler's fate.
Summary
'Das Leben der Anderen' (The Lives of Others) is a 2006 German political thriller-drama directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Set during the final days of East Germany's communist regime, the film explores themes of surveillance, loyalty, and moral ambiguity through the story of Gerd Wiesler, an officer from the Stasi secret police. It was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
