Foreign cinema at its best

Rating: Null/10 (3 September 2011)

A really fascinating story of a world I knew little about. Well told by all players, this film is a great depiction of the human capacity for love, bravery, forgiveness and change under such a harsh regime. There is very little I can say other than you should definitely put this on your list.
Along with last year's 'Let The Right One In', 'The Lives Of Others' is an excellent example of how great films from around the world can have a broad appeal. It has further encouraged me to more frequently explore foreign cinema. I hope it does you too. Let's just hope there are no plans by Hollywood to remake this. If ever a story deserved to be told in its original form, this is it.