Before the Fall (2004)

07/04/2004 (DE) • 1h 57m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Max Riemelt

Friedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling

Albrecht Stein

Devid Striesow

Heinrich Vogler

Justus von Dohnányi

Heinrich Stein

Michael Schenk

Josef Peiner

Florian Stetter

Justus von Jaucher

Alexander Held

Friedrich's Father

Sissy Höfferer

Friedrich's Mother


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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Budget

$4,500,000.00

Revenue

$3,764,219.00

Keywords

transporter

nazi

boarding school

world war ii

elite unit

children in wartime

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