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Lives of Others, The
USA 2006, 137 minutes
Dir. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
In German with English subtitles
Rating: [M] sex scenes
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Suspense/Crime
Topics: Politics, Period 1980s.
Aroview: Compelling dramatisation of the political tensions between artists and authorities in 80's East Germany, this widely celebrated arthouse hit won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
Certainly a remarkably assured debut feature for its writer-director, this astute examination of compromise and corruption under communism evokes authentic period atomsphere and has performances to match, though we were less entirely convinced by the pivotal character arc of the militant Stasi operative. Its legions of avid fans would of course beg to differ!
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Member Reviews
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5 stars (Exceptional) ~Mick28
5 stars (Exceptional) A fascinating depiction of loyalty and betrayal from opposite poles of oppression. A subtle proposal that love and integrity can overcome loneliness and sterile power. Superb acting especially in understated last scene: memorable. ~rakau
5 stars (Exceptional) ~emjay
4 stars (Very Good) ~Pepe
5 stars (Exceptional) ~mvvm
5 stars (Exceptional) ~Milana
5 stars (Exceptional) Brilliant psychological drama ~Sandy
5 stars (Exceptional) ~Anon
2 stars (Good Try) Very good movie. ~Anonz
3 stars (Good Enough) A long and ultimately disappointing, over-rated piece of war history. While the characters and acting are brilliant, the film overall is a squandered opportunity of history-telling that somehow struck the highest chord with critics worldwide. ~Tom H
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- Burnt By the Sun (1994)
- Deutschland 83 (TV Series) (2015)
- Ear, The (1970)
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