good film

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2006)

Just watched the film this evening and enjoyed reading the critiques posted here. The physical portrayal of the depressing East German environment was very realistic, a contrast to the plot which was theatrical. Still, as a piece of art it worked thanks to the quality of the acting. The somewhat plain script allowed the actors space as in the theater.
One person who posted here objected that Stasi would not have allowed a minister to exploit the state security organ work on a rogue operation to aid his love life. On paper, perhaps, but personal corruption among security officials was common among the East block. Was East Germany better disciplined in this respect? STOP READING NOW if you haven't seen the movie yet I must admit I did not understand what happened in the fateful final interrogation. Did she recognize the Stasi captain as the guy in the bar or not?