1984, East Berlin. Glasnost hasn't been seen at all. GDR population under strict control by Stasi, East German secret police.
Strength of 100,000 employees and 200,000 informants under protection dictatorship of the proletariat. who made the goal: "Know everything".
Hohenschoenhausen - Berlin
Stop not moving. Look down.
Street.
TEMPORARY HOLDING CENTER MINISTRY OF STATE SECURITY
Call her 'Captain!'
Sign in.
Sit.
Hands under thighs, palms below.
What do you want to say to us?
I do not do anything.
I do not know anything.
You did nothing, do not know anything...
You think we're jailing people just playing?
Not...
If you think of a humanistic system we can afford it like that,
that alone will justify your arrest.
We want to remind you, home no. 227.
On September 28, Dieter Pirmasens,
your friends and neighbors, fleeing to the West.
We are sure that he got help.
I do not know anything.
He didn't even tell me if he wants to leave.
I first heard it time at work.
Please tell me what you are do on September 28.
- It's in my statement. - Say again.
I was at Treptow Park with my child.
Where I met my old friend Max Kirchner.
We go to his house and listen to music until late.
He has a telephone, you can contact him to confirm this.
I can give you the number.
The enemy of our country is arrogant.
Remember that.
Patience is needed. Around 40 hours. (Stasi University, Potsdam-Eiche)
Faster...
I want to sleep.
Please, let me sleep!
Hands under your thighs.
Say again what did you do on September 28th.
Please, just one hour, just sleep for a while.
Say what you are again do that day.
Why hold it still awake that long?
That's ... inhumane.
An innocent prisoner will be angry within hours,
because of the injustice suffered.
He will scream and go berserk.
A guilty prisoner will be calm and silent ...
Or he cries.
He knew he was there for a reason.
The best way to determine guilty or innocent
is intermittent interrogation.
... school friend Max Kirchner.
We go to his house ...
and listen to music until late.
He has a telephone, you can call him to confirm.
Did you pay attention to his statement?
Still the same as the first one.
Exactly the same. Word by word.
People who say the truth can re-formulate it,
and they do it.
A liar has prepared a sentence, which he said again
when under pressure.
227 has lied.
We have two important clues, and can increase intensity.
If you don't give a name,
We will arrest your wife.
Jan than Nadja will be placed into state care.
Is that what you want?
Who helped him escape?
- Glasses ... - Repeat! Speak clearly!
Glaske ... Werner Glaske.
Werner ... Glaske.
Quiet!
Hear!
Does anyone know what that sound is?
That is a smelly sample for dogs.
Must be collected at every interrogation. Never forget it!
Your subject is the enemy of socialism.
Never forget that! Goodbye.
Very good, very good.
You remember
how did we sit there 20 years ago?
They offer me a professorship department.
Life isn't just about good value, even though I'm not so bad, thank you.
So what's up?
Why do you always think I'm cunning?
- I want to invite you to the show. - Show?
I heard that the Hempf minister will come.
As head of the culture department, I have to show my face.
It starts at 7pm. We must come.
OTHER LIFE lordofvandalz@indofiles.org
Minister Hempf clockwise one.
He used to be in the State Security Section, Do you know.
He really does theater show.
Georg Dreyman, the writer.
Arrogant type, the type of person who warns my students.
But he is loyal.
If they were all like him, I will get out of work.
He is only our writer which is also read in the West.
He thinks the GDR is the best country on earth.
Has begun.
What's up, my child? A new vision?
Talk, Marta! Talk!
Arthur you ...
already dead.
Arthur? Can you be wrong, just this time?
No, brother. Trust me.
He fell to his death.
Crushed by big wheels.
I see it.
even though I prefer to see another horror.
Why don't I survive will this vision be?
Elena! Go home ... and mourn. I will finish your work.
Do you like it? Made by Dreyman, eh?
I have to monitor him.
Monitor? All those teachings have damaged your instincts.
I can watch him.
He is clean, trust me. Even Hempf likes it.
We must focus ourselves where we stand.
I will go down.
"Face of Love"
I heard a lot about your work.
They say our culture in the right hand.
Your name is called among the Party.
We are the 'shield and sword' Party
I realize it all the time.
What did you do to him?
From Georg Dreyman?
Maybe...
Maybe what?
Maybe he's not as clean as seen.
Grubitz! That's why you and I are above.
Your Stas people will say,
"One of the best! Very Faithful!" etc.
But we can see more.
You're heading to the top, Grubitz.
Something is suspicious about him.
I can feel it in my stomach.
Dreyman has a party next week.
Some types of people who doubt will come, Hauser and his homeland.
Try to install the recorder quietly.
Action A and B.
Only in his room. Not flashy.
He has a great friend.
Nobody can know about this.
until we find something.
But if you get something from him,
You will have good friends in the Central Committee.
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Good night, Comrade Minister.
Why is he staring at us?
What does he do there?
I think he has a crush on you.
I can't miss the night without toast to our artists.
A great socialist, I can't remember the person, who said:
The author is a soul engineer.
So Georg Dreyman is
one of the best engineers in our country.
- What a charming sleep partner you have. - Paul!
And to Christa-Maria Sieland,
the most beautiful pearl in the GDR.
I'm sure no one is contrary to my opinion.
Let's lift our glass.
to Christa-Maria Sieland Three cheers to her.
Someone like him isn't even worthy to say your name.
Stay with me!
And now something for the soul ...
Can you?
- Do you like my speech? - Thank you very much.
I like your shows too.
Really, good.
"Soul engineer" That is Stalin's quote.
Really?
I, too, like wanting to fish, Tn. Hauser.
But not like you, I know how far I can go.
I prefer our beloved Dreyman.
He knew that the party needed artists.
but artists need more parties.
If you will talk about politics, I'll look for another dancing partner.
- I do. - Too late!
I followed the show we with interest.
That's how the show should be ...
- Paul! - It is okay,
I know Mr. Hauser for years.
Comrade Schwalber!
You also do work nice tonight.
Dreyman, I'm glad you work with the director.
Not always like that.
Are you pointing at Jerska?
I think you judge it too harshly.
Of course, he went too far in his words. Without a doubt.
But
put yourself in his position at that time. You, as a respectable person.
He can't delete his name in that statement.
He can work in any cinema in the West.
But he wants to stay here.
Because he is convinced of the sosilais and this country.
- Black list ... - Black list?
We are not talking here! You should choose your words more carefully.
Comrade Hempf, just between us:
My show isn't strong enough
to make Scwalber survive.
I need Jerska,
and I think you judge it too harshly.
I do not think so.
But that's what we like about your show.
Your love for others ...
Your belief that people can change.
Dreyman,
no matter how often you are say it in your show,
people will not change!
By the way, what is the situation?
He hopes that the list ...
that he can immediately work again.
Is he right in hope?
Of course. As long as he lives, and even longer.
Because as you know, Dreyman, hope always dies at the end.
The team will be ready to install the recorder at the place tomorrow.
Must be finished Thursday.
You have to install everything carefully.
Can you do it?
Good night.
I will get into trouble if not go.
- With whom? - My girlfriend.
Twenty minutes.
Ya?
Ms. Meineke ... One word about this to others,
then Masha will lose place at the University.
Understood?
Ya.
Give mrs. Meineke prizes for cooperation.
It's definitely Thursday again.
Time passes very fast ... Maybe that's a good thing.
- How are you? - Not bad.
Not always this bit.
Only on Thursday, I know.
Ya.
We lost you on premiere.
Did Schwalber do the work well?
Little expertise results from stealing from you.
That makes my idea survive.
Don't hold it back.
I can't stand the fat guy, people dressed neatly.
at the premiere show again.
Doesn't sound like me, right?
But maybe this is the real me,
not an old Jerska.
He is friendly and caring, maintained by success ...
all thanks to the mercy of the top brass.
But I won't complain any longer.
In my next life, I will only be an author.
A happy writer who can write whatever he wants.
Like you.
What director if he can't direct?
He is a projector without a film,
Millers without corn, He is nobody.
Nobody at all.
Albert, the minister came to the inaugural show. Minister of Hempf.
I talked to him about your blacklist.
Look promising.
He gives hope, strong hope. Literally.
Really?
That is good.
Cheap Georgian wine. Chateau Jerska.
So our holy drunk will come?
I forgot to ask him.
You are hard and strong. That's what I need from you.
Do not let this darkness to enter into your life.
- Albert is my friend. - And you are my boyfriend.
Looks like the 50th.
But I will be 40 years old, right?
Don't forget, you promised to wearing a tie on your birthday.
Indeed, but I don't have it.
Happy Birthday!
Dasi?
You said you don't want to book.
Or you can't put on a tie,
are you an old poet?
What?
I was born wearing a tie!
I have to "struggle to find a way out"
from middle class fetters ".
Then put on these shackles again, just for you.
All right ... no
big problem to put on a tie.
Frau Meineke, will you come in here for a moment!
Can you attach a tie?
You don't know how grateful I am.
- Do you feel bad? - No ... I'm fine.
Finished?
Very good. Perfect. It can't be better.
This will be our secret. You can keep a secret, right?
Certain.
Not trusted! I thought you couldn't do it.
You're not used to hiding your talent.
You don't know the things I can do!
First guest.
Our beloved neighbor is locked at the main door again.
- Can you leave? - Yes, I will go.
Maestro! Our simple presentation.
- I firmly say it's not a book! - But thanks.
Do you want to drink?
- Soda. - Vodka for me.
I'll get it.
Why is Albert sitting alone?
He doesn't want to talk to us. He told us to stay away.
I brought you something too.
- You really come here just to read? - Ini Brecht!
I feel there is a Fraud among these people.
A Fraud?
Stop it, Albert! You lose your hold on reality.
You know how much we admire you,
how everyone admires you.
For something I do 10 years ago...
and maybe I can't do it again.
My favorite director! Wait!
I want to talk to you for a while.
Tell me how you entered this position.
Pure talent.
Of course!
But what else should you do?
Everyone knows you are with Stasi!
- It's an outrageous outrage! - Do not forget it!
- Paul! - What?
Forgive my friend, he drank too much.
But you know he's with Stasi!
No, Paul. I did not know about that.
You're like an idealist which makes you almost become a high-ranking official.
Informants and conformists like that which damaged Albert.
Spy, traitor!
If you don't take a stand, you are not human!
If you want to take action, call.
Otherwise, we will not meet again.
Your friends have no taste.
That is really unfair.
This! See this beautiful back rake.
That's a salad fork!
Still, beautiful ... and look at this.
I will write the show new to this.
You don't have any taste either!
Got on several things.
- This is from Jerska. - So he gave you a book!
"Sonata for a Good Man"
"'Lazlo' and the CMS open the prize,
then maybe have intercourse. "
You're late.
Sorry, captain.
The red light makes me lose 4 minutes.
You know what to do.
They already did it! Extraordinary! This artist!
They always do it!
That's why I prefer to monitor artist of pastor or peacemaker.
See you tomorrow at 11 noon
Albert Jerska, 'Engerling' operation. Systematic as usual, Wiesler.
Documents will be sent. Let's have lunch.
BSG Volleyball Team will gather at 7 pm.
Did you forget? The boss is sitting there.
Socialism must begin somewhere.
About the car plate
who brought Nn. Sieland came back ...
That's the minister's car Hempf.
Wiesler,
we cannot monitor top officials. I deleted the data in your report.
Nothing is written from now on,
just oral!
So we help committee members get rivals out of the way.
You know what this can mean
for my career. And for you.
If we find something ...
That's why we join?
Do you remember the oath we said?
"We are a shield and a sword party."
What is a Party if not a member?
And if the member is very influential, all the better!
I have something.
Honecker entered his office,
opening windows, watching the sun, and saying ...
What is wrong?
Oh, sorry ... I'm just ...
No, go ahead, friends!
There is no harm in laughing about the party chairman, there.
I might know the joke too.
Come on, tell us.
Well... Honecker...
I mean, the Secretary General saw the sun and say,
- "Good morning, my mattress!" - More like, "Good morning, mommy!"
Matabat said, "Good morning, Erichku!"
And at noon, Enrich went to the window and said,
"Good afternoon, my sun!"
Matahari replied, "Good afternoon, Erichku!"
At night, Erich said again,
"Good night, my mattress!"
and the sun does not reply.
"Good night, my sleep ..."
"What is wrong?" he asked.
And the sun replies,
"Fuck you, I'm in the West now!"
Name?
Rank? Department?
I?
Stigler.
2nd Lieutenant Axel Stigler. Dept. M.
I don't have to tell you
what does this mean for your career.
Please, Lieutenant Colonel, I just...
You just mocked the party! It's seditious,
and it looks like it's already at the tip of the iceberg!
I will report this to the minister's office.
Just kidding! It's good, is not it?
But yours is good too. I know the truth is better.
What's the difference between Honecker and a telephone?
Nothing at all.
Lift it, try again!
- No, I have to go home. - Bye.
Cold?
Christa, you forgot our meeting on Thursday.
Or does your poet have successive birthdays?
Come on in.
Sign in!
You don't know what's good for you.
Do not worry.
I will take care of you.
Tell me you don't need it too.
Just say it, and I will let you go.
I will meet someone.
Where do you think we are going?
I take you to him! You will even get faster.
The time is a bit of a bitter reality.
Ya?
That idiot!
Next Thursday at the Metropol.
Street!
Christa?
Hug me.
Good night, comrade!
You're 5 minutes late.
Night. 11th floor, right corridor.
I've been here.
How can you enter the building?
Some men who live here.
I guess I've never been here.
No, I don't think I've ever been.
What? Is it fun?
- Wait a minute. - I can not,
My next customer is half an hour away.
I work on a schedule.
One thirty more? You won't arrive.
Of course I arrived. Do not worry.
Order me even longer next time.
Bye.
Georg? Did you hear about Hauser?
No, what happened?
He did not get a travel permit
to study in the West.
Are you surprised?
If he acts arrogantly, he must have thought that.
Will you allow it, if you are in their position?
"CMS came home. 'Lazlo' agreed ban on traveling abroad Hauser. "
Have you seen my Brecht book?
- What? - My Brecht book.
I don't know where it is.
Strange. I swear ...
One day in September, shut up under the plum tree,
I hugged her, my young love, in my arm
and beautiful dreams.
Above us in the summer of summer
is a cloud that caught my eye.
White and so high.
And when I look up, there is no more.
- No? - Georg? Wallner here.
What is wrong?
Georg, it's about Jerska.
He hanged himself last night.
Georg?
I'll close it, okay?
"Sonata for a Good Man"
You know that Lenin said about Beethoven's 'Appassionata'.
"If I keep listening to it,
I won't finish the revolution. "
Can anyone who listens to this music,
I mean really listening to it,
really being a bad person?
Are you really with the Stasi?
Do you even know what Stasi is?
Yes. They are bad people who put people in jail, my father said.
I understand.
What your name...
What name?
She was! What's the name of your ball?
You're funny! The ball has no name.
Everything is in place, Minister.
Advanced technology.
Behind each light switch, even on the toilet.
- Step C in the front room ... - You said you would find something!
Find something!
I tell even my worst enemy will not disappoint me.
Now get out of here!
Nowack, you observe Christa-Maria.
You will report every minute that he is not with me.
We revoked Hauser's travel permit because of a cultural conference.
Maybe that will lead to something. They are both very close.
How to develop between CMS and Ministers?
I think they will meet tomorrow night.
Nice! Very good! We can benefit a lot from this love story.
Or lose a lot.
Do not forget it.
I'm just afraid of two things:
Alone, and unable to write.
Since the death of Albert, I don't care about writing
or about other people.
Everything I feared is losing yourself.
You don't need to be afraid tonight.
I'll only go a few hours.
Where?
An old friend in town.
Really, Christa?
- Really? - How dare you!
I know.
I know where you go.
And I ask you not to go.
You don't need it.
I know about your treatment too.
And how little confidence what you have in your talent.
Rest assured me, at least.
Christa-Maria.
You are a great artist.
I know it. And your audience knows that too.
You don't need it.
Stay here.
Do not go with her.
Do not? I don't need it? I don't need all of these systems?
How about you?
Then you don't need it too. Or not even the slightest.
But you sleep with them too.
Why did you do it
Because they can destroy you too,
even with your talents and beliefs.
Because they decide what we play, who plays a role,
and who directed.
You don't want to end up like Jerska.
And me too.
That's the reason I'm leaving now.
You're right about many things, and I want to change a lot.
But I ask you,
I begged very, Do not go!
How, boss, I'm on time?
Let me guess what they both do ...
Come on, I take over.
I don't want you to do overtime because of me.
"Don't pass that door."
Where is he going?
Meet old friends.
You will get my detailed report tomorrow.
I can arrange it.
Good night.
What do you see?
Soda water.
No, uh ... Vodka.
Double.
Again.
Give me cognac, please.
Madam?
Go away, I want to be alone.
Ny. Sailand.
Do we know each other?
You don't know me, but i know you
Many people like you
because of who you are.
- Actors aren't always 'who they really are.' - You are yes.
I saw you on the stage.
You are more than who you are ...
from you now.
So you know what I like.
I'm your audience.
- I have to go. - Where?
I will meet an old friend. I...
You see? Now you are not yourself.
Not?
Not.
So you know a lot, with this Christa-Maria Sieland.
What do you think...
Will he hurt someone who loves him above everything?
Will he sell himself for art?
For art?
You already have art. That would be a bad transaction.
You are a great artist.
Don't you know that?
And you are a good man.
"When I start my turn, 'Lazlo' dan CMS"
is debating about whether CMS must meet with his old friend.
Finally, he left. 'Lazlo' looks unhappy about it.
But after about 20 minutes, CMS returns,
to surprise 'Lazlo', and me.
He looks very happy about it. Then have intercourse.
He said he would not go again.
He said repeatedly: "Now I have strength, now I will do something. "
This is probably referring to writing for new shows.
In recent weeks, the writing of 'Lazlo' drama has been interrupted.
What he meant in his statement is unclear.
Maybe he meant to take care of the household is getting better.
"The night ends peacefully."
Oh, comrade ... uh ... This is only because ... He sleeps too ...
Your report is good.
Really?
I don't know he is in a bad way.
Me too.
"Whoever does on the other:"
The statistical office on the Hans Beimler road
count everything, know everything.
How many shoes are there I bought for a year: 2.3.
How many books are I read for a year: 3.2.
And how many students graduate with a value of A each year: 6347.
But there is one thing they don't count,
maybe because even bureaucrats knowing it hurts,
and that is suicide.
If you call Beimler Road to ask
how many people between Elbe and Oder,
between the Baltic Sea and Mount Ore lost the hope of bringing to their death,
our answer is silence.
But that might only be a note your name for State Security ...
The gray man
which is guaranteed safety in our land ... and happy.
In 1977, our country stopped counting suicide.
They call it 'self killer'
But this has nothing to do with murder.
Not bloodthirsty, not suffering,
This is only death, death of all hope.
When we stop counting,
only one country in Europe bringing more people to his death:
Hungary.
We are after, the land of 'real Socialism'
One that doesn't count is Albert Jerska,
Great director.
"That's what I want to talk about ..."
I tried to get it statistics that show ...
... that State Security is running more effective than we think!
I'm training
my speech to the West here.
Since then, I have become very musical.
We can meet at my place.
"3 sore, Taman Pankow"
How? Is it safe enough?
my 'guards'.
I call him Rolf. That might be the name, too.
Please.
This.
Do you want to publish this?
In the West, with your help.
Will you help? Did you say Christa?
Not yet.
I will help you,
as long as you don't say nothing to him.
What?
Georg, this is for his own safety.
This might be right for 'Spiegel.'
I made friends with the editor there.
Gregor Hessenstein. Know him?
Not personally.
You must meet him.
But you can't publish it with your real name.
Except your idea of ​​having fun is 48 hours of interrogation.
I am cold!
Can we go to my place?
There is no State Security at my place!
A friend from Margot Honceker,
national award winner ...
The second one!
My apartment is clean, I tell you!
It's just that if we're not sure ...
I have an idea how can we check your apartment.
You know my uncle Frank,
who come from West Berlin every Saturday,
with its large golden Mercedes.
Looks too risky for me, Mr. Hauser.
Yes, I agree with Georg.
Hide your niece under the back seat?
I'm really not sure.
Come on, they won't look under the chair.
They will see under the axles, exhaust,
then I will cross. Paul too.
Border guards aren't very smart. You have the wrong idea there.
- Which border will you cross? - Jalan Heinrich-Heine.
Henrich Heine.
They know me and my Mercedes.
I befriended the guard.
Trust me, I will contact you 2 hours later,
Schultheiss beer in my hand,
and news reports:
Paul's crossing.
Do not! What about Paul's Stasi man?
Rolf! Rolfy, Rolfy ... He will think that Paul is at home.
Okay, I have to go.
We don't want him to suffocate, right?
Beer again?
Border control, Heinrich-Heine Road.
Who is this?
No replies.
Just this one time, my friend.
- Dreyman. - Well,
Paul's plan works!
There is no control at all?
No, there is no special examination.
That person isn't too bad.
Successful as planned.
Thank you for doing this, Mr. Hauser.
Forget it, it's not dangerous at all.
- Yeah, right. - Ya.
See you, and thank you very much.
Bye.
What do we do if they are ask what we do together?
Then ... we will say
We will say we are write stage plays together.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the GDR.
No!
And that is right.
Who thinks of our State Security
very unlucky?
Who has the thought? are they some kind of fool?
Just wait...
"7:32 malam. There is no record of further incidents. "
Hello, comrade. Listen this!
Of course, in 1967 there are many suicides.
But why in 1977? You have to explain it.
You must describe clearer social conditions.
It must remain literary,
not political incitement.
The script is good.
I just want to be sure people in the West understand.
However this will cause a sensation.
- That's Hauser! - Of course it's Hauser.
He is not in the West!
They write dramas together.
For the 40th anniversary.
That doesn't sound like a drama to me.
Not? So what?
I don't know ... but not shows.
You think too much, Sergeant Leye.
You're not an intellectual, right?
I? Not... I'm not one of them.
Then don't behave like that.
I chose you because of you understand about equipment
and don't ask questions.
Leave your thoughts on your boss.
Yes, captain. I will go then.
Enjoy your day...
from work ... I mean, I hope you enjoy your work.
Maybe I will rewrite this section.
I'll send it to you
all the ingredients we have.
Can you work in two weeks?
Then I can make it the main story
for the first week of March.
That's Christa.
Georg?
Christa, ini Gregor Hessenstein.
- Christa Sieland. - Of course I know!
So, what curve are you doing?
Hauser and I are writing drama for the 40th GDR anniversary.
Together?
'Spiegel' might make an article about it.
- And who will play the main role? - We plan to ask you.
Christa, who do you prefer to play:
Lenin or his parents?
You can choose.
I understand I'm not welcome here.
I will take a nap.
Your heart's heart should be praised.
The fewer people who know, the better.
Stasi not to be played.
I brought something for you.
I prefer the cake. I already have a typewriter.
Stasi can identify the font type.
If they hold the manuscript on the border,
because you use your machine,
You will end at Hohenschonhausen.
And that's not fun,
like that Paul confirmed, right?
I think I can only get it red ink ribbon for this model.
Do you mind writing in red?
No problem.
Is there a place can hide it?
- Yes, I will find a place. - Don't be taken lightly.
I don't want my next article to be
loss of yourself!
Nobody knows that this typewriter exists!
Is this apartment really safe?
Ya.
This is the only one the place left in the GDR
where I can say what I want.
Alright, then let's drink!
This is genuine goods.
For you! To let the whole Germany sees the true face of the GDR!
Cheers. It's more delicious than Russian stuff!
For your success!
I have to meet Comrade Grubitz.
Tomorrow at 2:30 a.m. ...
Tell him that he failed the disguise, we will close the whole church!
That is easy!
He can contact the Pope and complain!
Alright, my time is enough for this nonsense.
Wiesler, I'm glad you're here.
I have to show you something.
"Conditions for Prisons for Subversive Artists Based on Character Profile. "
Quite scientific, right?
And look at this:
"Disertasi atasan: A. Grubitz." Great, right?
I just gave him B ...
They should not think getting a doctorate with me is very easy.
But this is my first class.
Do you know that there are only 5 types of artists?
Orangmu, Dreyman,
is type 4. A "Anthropocentrist Hysteric."
Can't stand alone,
always talking, need friends.
This type should not be brought to court.
They develop with it.
Temporary detention is the best way
to handle them.
Thorough isolation and do not set expiration date.
There is no human contact all the time,
even with the guards.
Good treatment,
no harassment, no torture, no scandal ...
anything they can write after.
After 10 months, let's go.
Out of the blue.
That person won't cause us problems anymore.
Know the best part?
Most types 4 we process this way
never write anything else! Or paint anything,
or whatever artists do ...
And that without the use of any power ...
Just like that! Kind of ...
like a gift.
What brings you here? Development with Dreyman?
That's why I'm here.
I think the time has come ...
For what?
For us to streamline operations.
I don't want to run day and night
for some kind of uncertain case.
Not sure?
You don't think we will find anything
to minister?
Maybe if we are more flexible ...
If we see 'Lazlo' outside the wall itself.
Should I give the case to Udo?
I want to continue on my own.
Why?
It can create results.
I just need a more flexible plan,
when I come and go, day and night ...
Maybe he's doing something out.
There is something that doesn't feel right here.
There is something you hide.
Okay, I'll get rid of Udo for this case.
I can use him for the church case.
Give me a written request.
Write as an excuse: "Lack of suspicious action."
Dan, Wiesler!
An advice for you:
We are not going to school anymore.
The project is not about value,
but success.
"State statistics office"
count everything, know everything.
How many shoes did I buy a year: 2.3.
How many books have I read a year: 3.2.
"And how many students are graduated with an A every year: 6347. "
"5 pm Lazlo reads the first game birthday drama to Hauser and Wallner. "
DENTAL PRACTICE
We don't write a drama, Christa.
You don't have to tell me.
But I want to. That's a script ...
Don't tell me.
Maybe I'm not reliable as your friends say.
But I ... I'm with you now ...
No matter what.
Minister Riesenhuber, the author of the report,
said there was no quick fix to save damaged forests.
German East-West relations are tense.
Today's 'Spiegel' magazine publishes
manuscript by East German writer unnamed
about suicide in the German Democratic Republic.
This follows a series of suicides by
prominent East Berlin artists, the last is Albert Jerska.
After being blacklisted for 7 years.
Jerska committed suicide on January 5.
In 1977, GDR stopped publishing suicide-related data.
That year, Hungary was the only country in Europe with a higher suicide rate.
Ya, Pak ...
But we ...
General, our people are 'Spiegel'
give us the original photostat.
Congratulations! So who wrote it?
He doesn't know yet, but uses letters, we will...
You're in vain! Give me a name!
I will give, as soon as we get results.
If not, I'll put it against the wall.
Andrea, where is the graphologist?
So I concluded that this is domestic typewriters produced for export,
most likely the 'Hummingbirds' model,
made by VEB Groma.
If the ink is black, I can be more precise.
Who is the typewriter like that?
No one is registered in the GDR.
What does that mean? What does Hauser use?
Paul Hauser uses a typewriter 'Valentino', made by Olivetti.
- The model is more horizontal ... - Yes, yes! And Wallner?
He wrote with Optima Elite.
Georg Dreyman?
He wrote his first draft by hand,
then typing it with Wanderer Torpedo.
He never used anything else.
How big is this 'Hummingbirds' typewriter?
One of the smallest available.
19.5cm x 99cm x 19.55cm.
So it's easy to smuggle as a book.
thanks. You can go.
Selamt live, comrade.
"Secret Suicide Statistics"
Andrea, connect me with Wiesler.
"4 sore. The group is exhausted from writing so much. "
- No? - Have you read about the article?
- in 'Spiegel'? Yes. - How?
Hauser contacted Dreyman and talk to him about it.
Wiesler, this is very important. Good for my career and your career.
Did he mention who might be behind this? or do you find out?
I don't think he said anything. At all.
An 'Spiegel' editor passes the border uses the exact name on the 27th.
and spend four hours here.
Department VI followed him until Prenzlauer Berg, then lose track.
Does he have a connection with Dreyman?
- Haven't I recorded in the report? - Yes, of course.
But I kissed a writer behind this script.
I would be surprised if I was wrong.
So keep your ears open!
Shit!
Sign in.
If one of your employees cheats you, you punished him, right?
Sure, sure!
Even a woman? Ya kan?
Of course!
Isn't everyone serving someone who is a great part of the employee?
You can see it like that ...
Indeed, you have to see it like that.
This is where he gets his illegal treatment. Christa-Maria Sieland.
You must know this, it's your part.
It's up to you whether you destroy it or not,
but I don't want to see it again on the German show.
Now go out.
Close the door!
Ms. Sieland? Please follow us. We have a few questions.
Come on
So...
Comrade Sieland, do you have a wonderful career, hm?
Too bad. You're good.
You are very good indeed.
Only your life is too short.
Please, sit.
What actors do if they are can't act anymore?
Please ...
Is there nothing I can do for you?
- For ... State Security? - It's a little late for that.
I know almost all of our artists.
I can find out.
I trust you. But that won't help you now.
Maybe there is something else I can do?
Something that maybe both of us can agree.
Unfortunately,
You have made enemies from a very strong man.
Therefore, I have a little freedom from the usual case.
Is there no way who can save myself?
I'm sorry, madam.
There is one possibility.
Because you spend a lot of time with writers and artists ...
You don't know anything about this week's 'Spiegel' article, right?
Article about suicide.
State Security! Open the door!
Open!
He turned on the lights in his office.
Sign in before he destroys the evidence.
Crowbar!
I don't think that's necessary.
- What's up, Comrade? - We have a warrant to search this place.
Warrant here.
- What are you looking for? - Secret.
Boysen, Muller Bedroom.
Greska: kitchen, bathroom, front room.
Heise and Thomas: living room, workroom.
Start!
What are you burning here?
Wrong texts.
A lot of literature from the West, eh?
The book was a gift from Margot Honecker.
- Status? - All according to plan.
We find nothing, except Western books and newspapers.
- There are no traces to be found! - Are you looking thoroughly?
Ya, Comrade! What are our next steps?
- Comrade? - Get your people out!
In this unpleasant event damage has occurred, you can claim compensation.
I'm sure everything is deep perfect condition.
Ya?
Wiesler, I will expect you at Hohenschönhausen at 9am tomorrow.
Well, I will say what we all think.
That's Christa-Maria.
The Stasi caught him, and he betrayed you.
Not him.
How can you be so sure?
You yourself said he wasn't home last night.
He knows where his hiding place is.
Yes, he knows.
So if you are right,
and the search was because of him,
then he is our guardian angel.
I'm here to meet Lieutenant Colonel Grubitz.
Kapten Wiesler.
Interrogation room 76.
Yes! Get in.
Sit.
So?
About what?
What do you ask me about this?
What do you suspect of Dreyman?
He wrote articles in 'Spiegel'
Who accused him?
Come with me!
Here.
I don't know how You can be very careless about skipping all this!
But I know you in a different way, especially as an interrogator.
So I gave you one last chance.
Bring home 662, now!
Are you still on the right side?
Ya.
Then do not confuse again.
Should I handcuff prisoners?
No, he's an informant now. You can go.
So you are my commander?
Write it down.
Then give me orders.
Within 10 hours ...
No, 9 over 30,
Mr. Roessing will tell the audience that
You, for health reasons, can't appear.
And that would be a word your last in acting.
Is that what you want?
Tell us where the evidence is hidden.
There is no proof,
and no typewriter. I fabricated everything.
I hope not.
If so, we must keep you here.
A false statement is a perjury, which made you around 2 years in prison.
However, Dreyman will also be imprisoned,
from your statement ...
and items that we have found in the apartment.
Save yourself, at least.
You don't know how many people
being imprisoned here because of heroism.
Don't forget your audience.
"Don't forget your audience!" He has a funny idea!
Don't forget what the country has done for you ...
All your life.
Now you can do something for the country.
And that will be a sign of gratitude.
Tell me where the typewriter is hidden.
Dreyman will not know.
I will let you leave immediately,
and we will attack immediately after you come back with him.
You will take care of pretending to be surprised.
And tonight you will be back on stage.
Where you should be.
In front of your audience.
Tell me where the document is.
Where is it?
It's in the apartment ...
Under the doorway,
between the living room and the hallway.
You can open it.
Do you mean here? Mark the right place with a cross.
You look tired. Remember, you are an informant now.
That means responsibility, like conspiracy and secrecy,
but also privileges ...
Guard!
Call Wiesler for me!
Colonel Wiesler had left this place, Comrade.
I understand!
All right.
What did the driver do when he was thrown?
He will come back again.
Step into. Sleep.
What happened is not there relationship with home.
No, but with the whole country.
Christa!
Stop, I'm in Kerschner and they don't have water. I want to take a bath.
You're in a hurry to get here!
- Operation 'Lazlo' is still ongoing! - Are they both inside?
Ya.
This is today's report.
The latest report for Operation 'Lazlo'.
Why don't you call me?
What?
Why don't you call me?
I am abroad.
Can you get me a nail brush?
Stasi here. They searched the apartment.
Who is here?
State Security! Open!
Stay here.
Halo, Comrade Dreyman. I'm Lieutenant Colonel Grubitz from State Security.
I just want to make sure they did a great job last night.
Your place of work? We will start there.
Hey, look carefully for notes which is hidden in books.
Oh, what do we have here?
This doorway isn't too good for me.
Could it be ... a secret room?
Let him go. He is not a suspect.
This actress ...
I'm too weak.
I can never manage correctly what I have done wrong.
Nothing must be set correctly! You understand? There is no.
I moved the machine ...
Forgive me, forgive me ... Forgive me, forgive me ...
Take your people back to headquarters. The mission is over.
I have concluded this mission, Comrade Dreyman. We have got the wrong direction.
Sorry.
Come on
There is one thing you must understand, Wiesler.
Your career is over.
Even if you are too smart to leave a trace.
You will end up in the cellar open the letter with steam until you retire.
That means 20 years later.
20 years!
That's a long time.
"Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the leader The Soviet Union's Communist Party. "
4 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
The wall has collapsed!
Yes, the wall has collapsed!
The border guards have opened the gate. Great fun!
Thousands of people are coming along! Hard to believe!
To the listener, November 9, 1989,
will be history!
TWENTY YEARS
What's up, my child?
Your Arthur is dead.
Arthur... Can't you be wrong, just this once?
I saw it this morning!
No, sister. Believe me. He fell into death.
The faithful people surround him, like you did to me,
and even though the sun is high,
the additional color of the seven shadows on her precious body.
Destroyed by big wheels. I see it,
even though I prefer to see the horror of the others.
Why am I not spared this vision?
Elena! Go home and mourn.
I will finish your turn job.
Too many memories, eh?
I also can't stay there.
But what did I hear?
Didn't you write again since the collapse of the wall?
It is not good.
After our country invests you.
Even though I understand you, Dreyman.
Is there anything to be written about the new Germany?
There is nothing to be trusted, no one rebels to ...
Life is good in our little Republic.
Many people only realize that now.
- There is one thing I need to ask you. - Whatever you want.
Why have I never been watched?
Everyone yes. Why am i not?
You're full of supervision!
We know everything about you.
Full supervision?
Every inch has been tapped. It's planned.
Impossible!
Look behind your light switch.
We know everything.
We know that you cannot give Our little Christa what she needs.
On the other hand, someone like you has ruled a country ...
RESEARCH AND MEMORIAL SITES
It will only be a moment, there is more than one file in your case.
I ordered it in sequence.
Long ago, and the newest below.
Please.
Operation 'Lazlo'. Operation 'Lazlo', the person: Georg Dreyman, codenamed 'Lazlo', was launched.
Led by Minister Bruno Hempf.
'Lazlo' takes delivery from a Western daily newspaper without official permission.
I suggest not taking action
so as not to arouse suspicion of supervision.
'Lazlo' and the CMS open a gift,
then maybe having intercourse.
The visitor is Uncle Paul Hauser from West Berlin.
They told him about the show is Hauser
and 'Lazlo' will write for the 40th anniversary of the GDR.
We expect information more about shows,
summary of stories etc.
Fill in show 1:
Lenin is in danger.
Even though the outside pressure is increasing, he sticks to his revolutionary plan.
Lenin was tired.
HGW ...
HGW XX-7...
I, Christa-Maria Sieland,
free to commit yourself to work in a way not official for State Security.
This decision was the result of my conviction that ...
Georg Dreyman
write articles in 'Spiegel' "The person who made it for another party."
His accomplice is the journalist Paul Hauser ...
Christa Sieland was arrested on March 10
for drug abuse, on the guidance of Minister Hempf.
He was released at 1:50 p.m. on March 11.
has revealed 'Lazlo' hideout
and signed a contract as 'Marta' informant.
13:50...
So when he ...
After a search failure home on March 11 1985,
and 'Marta' fatal accident,
Operation 'Lazlo' was stopped.
Note: HGW Rank is released will be done soon.
Transfer to Dept. M,
with recommendations not to entrust he is in a responsible mission.
10:50: Continue monitoring outside the 'Lazlo' house.
At 3:10, 'Marta' came straight from Hohenschönhausen to his apartment.
Home searches and reports will follow.
End of Operation 'Lazlo'. HGW, 15:15.
Who is the XX-7 HGW?
Stop.
Return to Jalan Hufeland.
TWENTY YEARS
"Georg Dreyman" "Sonata for a Good Man"
"A Novel" "Dedicated to HGW XX-7, thank you."
29,80.
Wrapped like a gift?
No, that's for me.