In 1984 East Berlin, an agent of the secret police, conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover, finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed by their lives.
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Writer: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Stars: Ulrich Mühe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch
Cast overview, first billed only:
Martina Gedeck ... Christa-Maria Sieland
Ulrich Mühe ... Hauptmann Gerd Wiesler
Sebastian Koch ... Georg Dreyman
Ulrich Tukur ... Oberstleutnant Anton Grubitz
Thomas Thieme ... Minister Bruno Hempf
Hans-Uwe Bauer ... Paul Hauser
Volkmar Kleinert ... Albert Jerska
Matthias Brenner ... Karl Wallner
Charly Hübner ... Udo
Herbert Knaup ... Gregor Hessenstein
Bastian Trost ... Häftling 227
Marie Gruber ... Frau Meineke
Volker Michalowski ... Schriftexperte (as Zack Volker Michalowski)
Werner Daehn ... Einsatzleiter in Uniform
Martin Brambach ... Einsatzleiter Meyer
Storyline
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 Minister of Culture agrees but only later does Wiesler learn that the Minister sees Dreyman as a rival and lusts after his partner Christa-Maria. The more time he spends listening in on them, the more he comes to care about them. The once rigid Stasi officer begins to intervene in their lives, in a positive way, protecting them whenever possible. Eventually, Wiesler's activities catch up to him and while there is no proof of wrongdoing, he finds himself in menial jobs - until the unbelievable happens.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: stasi | political thriller | secret police | spy | murder
Taglines: Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your Secrets
Genres: Drama | Mystery | Thriller
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official site [United States]
Country: Germany
Language: German
Release Date: 30 March 2007 (USA)
Also Known As: The Lives of Others
Filming Locations: Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen, Hohenschönhausen, Berlin, Germany
Box Office
Budget:$2,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $223,000, 11 February 2007
Gross USA: $11,286,112
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $77,356,942
Company Credits
Production Co: Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), ARTE
Technical Specs
Runtime: 137 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
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