The Lives of Others, as we call it in English, is one of my all-time favorite film. I’m still not over it, and think of it often — especially with our galloping surveillance state. I remember thinking it was the best film of that year … which I don’t remember exactly. 2007 or so … mid 2000-aughts.
For some reason this posting reminds me of the film “Never Look Away”. 2018. Have you seen it?
I’m not a fan of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck!
I’ve only seen 2 of his films. What do you not like? Also do have some German films to recommend.
I liked "Das Leben der Anderen" but found "The Tourist" simply appalling.
The Lives of Others, as we call it in English, is one of my all-time favorite film. I’m still not over it, and think of it often — especially with our galloping surveillance state. I remember thinking it was the best film of that year … which I don’t remember exactly. 2007 or so … mid 2000-aughts.
It’s impossible not to imagine all sorts of subliminal shapes and forms in these heavily palated paintings. Powerful