Before the Fall (2004)
Men make history. We make the men.
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 2004-07-04
- Runtime:
- 117 min
- Genres:
- Drama
- Director:
- Dennis Gansel
- Top cast:
- Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier, Justus von Dohnányi, Michael Schenk
- Original language:
- DE
- TMDB rating:
- 7.0/10 from 364 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 6.8/10