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The Lives of Others

By Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

2006

Drama

2h17

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8.0/10

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4.4/5

Press

4.2/5

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Synopsis

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.

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Community Reviews

Viewers are deeply moved by 'The Lives of Others', appreciating its intense dive into East Berlin during the Cold War. The film's portrayal of a Stasi officer's transformation as he spies on a playwright and his lover strikes a chord, with many praising the emotional depth and historical accuracy. While some find the beginning slow, the narrative builds to a compelling and emotionally charged conclusion. The film's accolades, including an Oscar, are frequently noted.

👍 Transformation of a Stasi officer's heart.

👎 Initial pacing may feel slow.

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Reviews and Comments

8 reviews
Setayesh Saghafi
Setayeshrated ★ 9/10
October 3, 2025

The Lives of Others پیامش را واضح می‌رساند. درباره آزادانه نوشتن است و اینکه این آزادی، آنقدر آبی روان و پاک است که می‌تواند سوراخی در سخت‌ترین سنگ‌ها به وجود بیاورد. تاریخ من آنقدر خوب نیست! شاید هزار هزار نویسنده و هنرمند، یا حتی افرادی معمولی که سودای یک زندگی بدون ترس زندانی شدن و آزادانه صحبت کردن را داشتند، در زیر سایه آلمان شرقی کشته شدند یا در دام افسردگی افتادند. اما بعضی‌هایشان که شجاع بودند، جرئت آزاد نوشتن را به آن‌ها یاد دادند. جرئت از اینکه نترسند، چه بسا همین اکنون، وایسلری ما را در نظر دارد و ما با این کار، او را به سمت و سوق آزاد بودن برده‌ایم!

Ketevan Kantaria
Ketevanrated ★ 8/10
January 1, 2025

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Casting

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Director

Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

Hauptmann Gerd Wiesler

Sebastian Koch

Sebastian Koch

Georg Dreyman

Martina Gedeck

Martina Gedeck

Christa-Maria Sieland

Ulrich Tukur

Ulrich Tukur

Anton Grubitz

Thomas Thieme

Thomas Thieme

Le ministre Bruno Hempf

HA

Hans-Uwe Bauer

Paul Hauser

LU

Ludwig Blochberger

Benedikt Lehmann

Matthias Brenner

Matthias Brenner

Karl Wallner

Werner Daehn

Werner Daehn

Chef de l'opération

Marie Gruber

Marie Gruber

Mme Meineke

Herbert Knaup

Herbert Knaup

Gregor Hessenstein

BA

Bastian Trost

Häftling 227

VO

Volkmar Kleinert

Albert Jerska

Thomas Arnold

Thomas Arnold

Nowack

Charly Hübner

Charly Hübner

Udo

PA

Paul Maximilian Schüller

Junge mit Ball

SU

Susanna Kraus

Andrea

GA

Gabi Fleming

Prostituierte "Ute"

MI

Michael Gerber

Zahnarzt Dr. Czimmy

FA

Fabian von Klitzing

Tagesschausprecher

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