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The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

2006•137 min.•

GermanyFrance

★8(3914)

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.
  • Drama
  • Thriller

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