The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others(2006)

Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets.

March 23, 2006
2h 17m
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IMDb8.4439,236
RT92%
Meta89/100
TMDB8.04K

Overview

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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Budget

$2.0M

Revenue

$77.7M

Profit

+$75.7M

Details

Original Title

Das Leben der Anderen

Original Language

de

Country

Germany, France

Production

Creado Film, Wiedemann & Berg Film, ARTE, BR

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