The Good German

Based on the novel by Joseph Kanon and directed by Steven Soderbergh, "The Good German" is a mystery, a romance and a thriller in the classic film noir tradition, its intimate human dramas playing out against the turbulence of political intrigue on a grand scale. Not only set in Berlin 1945, but crafted in the filmmaking techniques of that era, it blends a contemporary sensibility with the distinctive mood and style of movies that stirred the imaginations of post-war audiences.

In a story where people's histories and motives are often shrouded in doubt, there is perhaps nothing better than a black-and-white palette to expose the shades of gray.