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Before the Fall (2004)

Before the Fall (2004)

Drama

Men make history. We make the men.

Release Date: 2004, July 4
Directors: Dennis Gansel
Countries: Germany
Production: Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
Cast: Devid Striesow, Alexander Held, Max Riemelt, Justus von Dohnányi, Michael Schenk, Tom Schilling, Claudia Michelsen, Sissy Höfferer, Florian Stetter, Martin Goeres, Michael Lerchenberg, Joachim Bißmeier

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.

Keywords:

world war ii boarding school nazi transporter children in wartime elite unit