The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen)

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Movie 2006 137 min

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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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. 12 (BR)

Likely present: Romance & relationshipsPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

A Stasi officer spies on a playwright and his lover, developing conflicting loyalties.

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