The State Security plays a special role in films about the GDR. The "images of omnipotence" that arise from this are analyzed in this volume. The portrayal of State Security in film and television is experiencing a significant revival. Since the audience success of "The Lives of Others," the representation of the East German secret service in fictional narratives about the GDR has taken on a central position. Everyday life is often reduced to a pervasive presence of State Security. Nevertheless, the "images of omnipotence" conveyed in contemporary series and films about State Security possess a strong impact. What narrative focuses do the films convey? How do these affect the portrayal of GDR history? Which themes are left out? What visual means are used?.