Brilliantly filmed. Well deserved Oscar.

Rating: 9/10 (25 June 2008)

What a brilliant movie! It gripped me right from the start and I couldn't take my eyes off even for a second. Such a strong movie so elegantly told like a symphony that is extremely deep and yet so subtle. And the interesting thing is, one doesn't have to know anything about post-war Germany or socialism in order to enjoy this movie. The directors have to be appreciated for their way of presenting turning-points in the movie in a matter-of-fact manner. Any review about this film would be incomplete without at least mentioning the climax. It will move you to the core. One of the best Oscar nominations in Foreign film category I have ever watched.