19 Period dramas that you must watch if you liked The Brutalist

Modified Jan 18, 2025 11:54 ET

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13) The Lives of Others (2006)

Ulrich Mühe from The Lives Of Others | Image via Getty

This 2006 German period drama is the directorial debut of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck delves into the lives of people from East Germany living under Stasi surveillance in the 80s. Starring Ulrich Muhe as a Stasi officer Gerd Weisler who becomes entangled in the lives of a playwright and his lover, leading to a moral and emotional awakening. The film's portrayal of the political climate, freedom, and empathy is outstanding making it a must-watch.