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rated 9

Donnersmarck dabbled about with this flop before proceeding to make his masterpiece 'The Tourist'. Hold on...

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Cast & Crew

Martin Brambach
As Einsatzleiter Meyer
Herbert Knaup
As Gregor Hessenstein
Ulrich Tukur
As Anton Grubitz
Thomas Thieme
As Bruno Hempf
Martina Gedeck
As Christa-Maria Sieland
Sebastian Koch
As Georg Dreyman

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What is The Lives of Others about? Toggle content

In the oppressive world of 1984 East Germany, a dedicated Stasi agent named Wiesler is assigned to surveil a prominent playwright and his actress girlfriend. Initially motivated by loyalty to the state, Wiesler's perspective begins to shift as he becomes captivated by their lives and struggles against the regime’s tyranny. As he delves deeper into their world of art and passion, he faces a moral dilemma that challenges his allegiance. The film explores themes of surveillance, humanity, and sacrifice in a chillingly repressive environment. Ultimately, it poses probing questions about freedom, love, and the power of art in the face of oppression. This gripping drama intertwines personal stories with historical realities for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

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You can stream The Lives of Others on: The Criterion Channel Apple TV Store YouTube Movies Pluto TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Lives of Others include Margin Call, Red, Mystic River, Brothers, The Town, 28 Days Later.

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The Lives of Others was released in theaters on September 6, 2006.