There's been little of interest on at the cinema post the Oscar scramble and pre Summer blockbuster season. I have, however, been looking forward to The Lives of Others since I heard about it and started seeing trailers.
It's won quite a few awards and generally received rave reviews.
Set in the GDR initially in the early 80s, it is about a group of artists - directors, writers, actors - living through the socialist regime and it's secret police. It is also a love story.
Intelligent, interesting and well acted it is a very moving piece. Probably the best film I've seen so far this year.
Germany seems to be producing some cracking films at the moment, as does Spain.
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14/04/2007
The Lives of Others
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