Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Loading... The Lives of Others (2006) (2006)
Work InformationThe Lives of Others [2006 film] by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (Director) (2006)
None Loading...
Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. 2208 An East German surveillance officer gets too involved with his suspect. The character-driven drama at the heart of the movie is quite good, and everything's beautifully shot. But a lot of the movie is tediously political - some of that's unfortunately necessary to set the scene, and some of it's just annoying to the point where it's almost not worth sitting through to get to the good bits. Communism was a bad thing? You don't say! Concept: B Story: B Characters: B Dialog: A Pacing: C Cinematography: A Special effects/design: A Acting: B Music: B Enjoyment: B GPA: 3.2/4 Moving character film of state control in East Germany. This idiot is paid to write: http://jeffsharlet.blogspot.com/2007/02/florian-henckel-von-donnersmarck-lives.h... The anon commenter corrects him well: "art may be politically impotent but also profoundly humanising, a means of sustaining a sense of empathy and compassion in the hope that "good times" will come again." no reviews | add a review
Belongs to Publisher SeriesFilms die je raken (Trouw) Has as a reference guide/companionHas as a commentary on the text
A 1984 East Berlin simple surveillance assignment: Capt. Gerd Wiesler, a Stasi officer and a specialist in surveillance, has been assigned to keep an eye on Georg Dreyman, a respected playwright, and his actress girlfriend, Christa-Maria Sieland. Though Dreyman is known to associate with blacklisted director Albert Jerska, a known dissident, Dreyman's record is spotless. Wiesler discovers that Minister Hempf has an ulterior motive in spying on this seemingly upright citizen. Wiesler's sympathies shift from the government to its people - or at least to this one particular person. No library descriptions found. |
Current DiscussionsNonePopular covers
Google Books — Loading... GenresNo genres Melvil Decimal System (DDC)791.43The arts Recreational and performing arts Public performances Film, Radio, and Television FilmLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |