Erich Mielke was head of the Stasi for an astonishing 32 years. 1957-89. This was his office – now part of the Stasi Museum. 70s Stalinist retro? 80s, 60s?
Boss’s desk.
Check that TV! And that comfy bed.
Coffee time.
The inspiration.
Ordinary, but extraordinary. How did it happen?
Like this:
Like Loading...
Related
About John S
I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.
Thoughtsfromwestfive 
Gotta be Sixties – it’s G-Plan heaven!
As you say, an amazing, unholy time. But it set me thinking about the recent feature film of Tinker, Tailor, with The Great Gary Oldman as Smiley, and a cracking supporting cast. Have you seen it? The production design is magnificent (the very worst of Seventies British style), but the film as a whole also reminds you that the Cold War was still raging when we were teenagers – and God knows that was happening in East Berlin.
Anna Funder’s magnificent STASILAND, of course, remains the definitive narrative of the era. Totally compelling.
I did see the Tinker Tailor film – over Christmas on DVD. Watched it with my son. I knew who the guilty man was, having watched the classic BBC series AND read the book. But, you know, I found it really hard to follow the logic of the film. Loved the atmosphere, the acting. But the plot? Lost me. Now, in fairness, it was Christmas. I had imbibed. So maybe another viewing is in order….