Apr 3rd 2025

The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) | Free Film Screening

@ Goethe-Institut Chicago

150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 420 · Chicago, IL

Opening Thursday, April 3rd, from 6PM - 8:30PM

REGISTER HERE – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lives-of-others-das-leben-der-anderen-free-film-screening-tickets-1269589760149?aff=oddtdtcreator

Before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, East Germany’s population was closely monitored by the State Secret Police (Stasi). Only a few citizens above suspicion, like renowned pro-Socialist playwright Georg Dreyman, were permitted to lead private lives. But when a corrupt government official falls for Georg’s stunning actress-girlfriend, Christa, an ambitious Stasi policeman is ordered to bug the writer’s apartment to gain incriminating evidence against the rival. Now, what the officer discovers is about to dramatically change their lives—as well as his—in this seductive political thriller

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