"Das Leben der Anderen" is a German film released in 2006, directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. The story is set in East Germany during the 1980s and follows a Stasi officer named Gerd Wiesler, who is assigned to surveil a playwright, Georg Dreyman, and his girlfriend, Christa-Maria Sieland. As Wiesler listens in on their lives, he becomes increasingly empathetic towards them. The film explores themes of surveillance, loyalty, and the impact of a totalitarian regime on personal lives. Wiesler's transformation from a loyal party member to someone who questions the system highlights the moral dilemmas faced by individuals under oppressive governments. "Das Leben der Anderen" received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.