Review of The Lives of Others (2006) by Casey W — 22 May 2010

Great art movie set in Germany just before and during the fall of the Berlin Wall - perfect for art movie lovers!

This review of The Lives of Others (2006) was written by Casey W on 22 May 2010.

The Lives of Others has generally received very positive reviews.

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