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Before the Fall

  • July 2004
  • 1hr

    57mins

  • Drama
  • Directed by

    Dennis Gansel,

    Starring

    Max Riemelt,

    Tom Schilling,

    Devid Striesow,

    Joachim Bißmeier

    ...

    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.