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German
The Lives of Others
2006
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
2006·R·Germany, 
France
Germany, FranceAward ratingSilver
Metascore89
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.
Cast
Martina Gedeck·Ulrich Mühe·Sebastian Koch·Ulrich Tukur
Languages
GermanMajor Awards
5 wins · 5 nominations
Wins (5)
Best Picture
European Film Awards (2006)
European Film
David di Donatello Awards (2007)
Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)
BAFTA Awards (2008)
Best Film Not in the English Language
César Awards, France (2008)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
Other
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2008)
Foreign Language Film of the Year
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (2008)
Best Film
Best Director
BAFTA Awards (2008)
Best Director
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (2008)
Best Screenplay - Original
Best Actor
BAFTA Awards (2008)
Best Leading Actor
Other
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2008)
Director of the Year