The Lives of Others (2006)

As a secret police agent eavesdrops on a successful writer in East Germany in 1984, he becomes increasingly fascinated by the man's life and politics.

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Cast: Hans-Uwe Bauer, Ulrich Tukur, Martina Gedeck, Thomas Thieme, Sebastian Koch, Charly Hübner, Ulrich Mühe, Matthias Brenner, Volkmar Kleinert
Runtime: 02h 17m
Type: Movie

The Lives of Others (2006)

As a secret police agent eavesdrops on a successful writer in East Germany in 1984, he becomes increasingly fascinated by the man's life and politics.

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Cast: Hans-Uwe Bauer, Ulrich Tukur, Martina Gedeck, Thomas Thieme, Sebastian Koch, Charly Hübner, Ulrich Mühe, Matthias Brenner, Volkmar Kleinert
Runtime: 02h 17m
Type: Movie
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