Weissensee, set in East Berlin during the 1980s, features a tense negotiation between a Stasi officer and a political dissident. The officer maintains a calm, measured tone, systematically presenting the dissident with evidence of alleged crimes. The negotiation is structured like a formal interrogation, with the officer adhering strictly to protocol and emphasizing the consequences of non-compliance. The scene illustrates the German tendency to prioritize structure, logical consistency, and procedural adherence.