The Lives of Others
Dvd release date: 08/21/2007
Starring: Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Muehe
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Category: Foreign
Rated: R
This Oscar(R)-winning drama (Best Foreign Film, 2006) depicts the erotic and emotionaly-charged story of one couple whose every private moment is being monitored by an East Berlin Secret Police officer (The Stasi) who is about to learn secrets that will change their lives - and his - forever. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: ***1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: ***1/2 (out of four)
Overall: ***1/2 (out of four)
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