Before the Fall (2005)

  • NR
  • 03/14/2005 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 57m

Men make history. We make the men.

Overview

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.

Dennis Gansel

Director, Writer

Maggie Peren

Writer

Cast

Max Riemelt's headshot

Max Riemelt

Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling's headshot

Tom Schilling

Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow's headshot

Devid Striesow

Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier's headshot

Joachim Bißmeier

Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi's headshot

Justus von Dohnányi

Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk's headshot

Michael Schenk

Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter's headshot

Florian Stetter

Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held's headshot

Alexander Held

Friedrich's Father

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