The Lives of Others (2006)

In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting loyalties when his superior takes a liking to Christa-Maria.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

What to watch after The Lives of Others

• Z (1969)
• Never Look Away (2018) — Same subject: germany
• The White Ribbon (2009) — Same subject: germany
• Inglourious Basterds (2009) — Two steps away in the credits
• The Confession (1970)
• The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) — Same subject: germany