Lives of Others

The film is set in during the 1980s in East Germany when the Stasi ruled supreme with its limitless cadre of informants and spies. Big brother was indeed watching every little move of all its citizens. Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) is a surveillance expert who is asked to eavesdrop on a high profile director and actress couple. Slowly he is drawn into their lives and the warmth of their love. At the end of the day everyone needs a little human touch and 1 is indeed the loneliest number.

Rating: * * * *