The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

Actors:  Ulrich Mühe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch Directors:  Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Gerd Wiesler is an officer with the Stasi, the East German secret police. The film begins in 1984 when Wiesler attends a play written by Georg Dreyman, who is considered by many to be the ultimate example of the loyal citizen. Wiesler has a gut feeling that Dreyman can't be as ideal as he seems, and believes surveillance is called for. The Minis...