Before the Fall

Before the Fall 2004

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In 1942, Friedrich Weimer's boxing skills get him an appointment to a National Political Academy (NaPolA) – high schools that produce Nazi elite. Over his father's objections, Friedrich enrolls. During his year in seventh column,Friedrich encounters hazing, cruelty, death, and the Nazi code. His friendship with Albrecht, the ascetic son of the area's governor, is central to this education.

  • Released: 2004-07-04
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Genre: Drama
  • Stars: Tom Schilling, Jonas Jägermeyr, Leon A. Kersten, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier, Justus von Dohnányi, Alexander Held, Sissy Höfferer, Michael Schenk, Claudia Michelsen, Michael Lerchenberg, Thomas Sittler, Florian Stetter, Thomas Drechsel, Martin Goeres, Max Riemelt
  • Director: Dennis Gansel