This is not a storm of eavesdropping, but a mental journey of eavesdropping on the soul!

Neoma 2022-03-22 09:01:16

The story takes place in East Germany in 1984. At that time, East Germany under socialism was firmly controlled by the high-pressure policies of the National Security Agency. Politicians relied on their own political methods to adopt the strategy of "those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish". His political skills also extended to the field of artists, and many artists were "suicided." This makes me think of our "Cultural Revolution", social darkness, political corruption, absolutely no freedom of speech, high slogans, and fanaticism. As the secret police, Wesler was ordered to monitor all the actions of the artist Deleman. Deleman is a very talented writer. He and his wife live a normal life. It is this peaceful, yet "revolutionary" and anti-Party life that has completely changed the worldview, outlook on life, and values ​​of the eavesdropper. He changed himself and chose to protect this writer.

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  • Retta 2022-03-24 09:01:20

    The relationship between people is inherently very delicate, but if placed in a social environment, mutual suspicion, secrets, and betrayal will drive people into desperation. In an extremely exciting social background, all human rights, respect, and freedom appear to be lifeless. When the authority of society is arbitrarily manipulated and used by some people, bystanders see deep sorrow, but those who are in it cannot extricate themselves. The subtle change in Weisman's mentality is the key to the film.

  • Jaiden 2022-03-18 09:01:02

    "nein, das ist fuer mich. "btw, i nearly mistaken for Kevin Spacey

The Lives of Others quotes

  • Hauptmann Gerd Wiesler: An innocent prisoner will become more angry by the hour due to the injustice suffered. He will shout and rage. A guilty prisoner becomes more calm and quiet. Or he cries. He knows he's there for a reason. The best way to establish guilt or innocence is non-stop interrogation.

  • Oberstleutnant Anton Grubitz: I have to show you something: "Prison Conditions for Subversive Artists: Based on Character Profile". Pretty scientific, eh? And look at this: "Dissertation Supervisor, A. Grubitz". That's great, isn't it? I only gave him a B. They shouldn't think getting a doctorate with me is easy. But his is first-class. Did you know that there are just five types of artists? Your guy, Dreyman, is a Type 4, a "hysterical anthropocentrist." Can't bear being alone, always talking, needing friends. That type should never be brought to trial. They thrive on that. Temporary detention is the best way to deal with them. Complete isolation and no set release date. No human contact the whole time, not even with the guards. Good treatment, no harassment, no abuse, no scandals, nothing they could write about later. After 10 months, we release. Suddenly, that guy won't cause us any more trouble. Know what the best part is? Most type 4s we've processed in this way never write anything again. Or paint anything, or whatever artists do. And that without any use of force. Just like that. Kind of like a present.