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Overview
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Before the Fall of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's Secret Police Listened to Your SecretsPlot:
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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 57 wins & 22 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(13 articles)
BAFTAs Pick Atonement for Best Film (From IMDb News. 11 February 2008)
'Atonement' Dominates British BAFTA Nominations (From Studio Briefing. 16 January 2008)
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The hit at Telluride moreCast
(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 |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Leben der Anderen - Die Sonate vom guten Menschen, Das (Germany) (working title)The Lives of Others (USA)
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Rated R for some sexuality/nudity.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
137 minCountry:
GermanyLanguage:
GermanColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Netherlands:12 | Singapore:M18 | New Zealand:M | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Czech Republic:12 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | Finland:K-11 | USA:R | Spain:7 | Brazil:12 | Portugal:M/16 | France:Unrated | South Korea:15 | Ireland:15A | Hong Kong:IIB | Germany:12 | Malaysia:U | Italy:TMOVIEmeter: 
8% since last week
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The entire budget of the film, about 2 million dollars (1.6 million Euro), was possible only because the actors were willing to work for 20% of their customary salary. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Dreymann is putting on his tie before his birthday party with the assistance of his neighbor, Frau Meineke, he finishes the job by folding down and adjusting his shirt collar. In the next shot, his shirt collar is "up" once again and needs to be folded back down. moreQuotes:
Oberstleutnant Anton Grubitz: I have to show you something: "Prison Conditions for Subversive Artists: Based on Character Profile". Pretty scientific, eh? And look at this: "Dissertation Supervisor, A. Grubitz". That's great, isn't it? I only gave him a B. They shouldn't think getting a doctorate with me is easy... moreFAQ
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?Is this movie based on a novel?
How does Dreyman know when he sees the red thumb print on his file that Wiesler saved him?
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This was my favorite film at Telluride. Everyone with whom I talked had the same feeling. It generated the most "buzz." I hope it has a wide audience in the US. The acting by those who experienced the Stasi was moving and believable. Ulrich Muhe as the Stasi Officer was brilliant. Most of us cried during the final scene. Florian Henckel-Donnersmarck's direction with its twists and turns kept the audience glued to the screen. Because of the film's popularity, it was scheduled again for another showing at the festival. Both Muhe and Henckel-Donnersmarck were present and were stopped where ever they went during the festival. I recommend this film and gave it a 10.