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Before the Fall
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Before the Fall

2004-07-04 · 117 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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.

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Directors
Dennis Gansel
Production companies
Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
Countries
Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000
Revenue
USD 3,764,219

Top Cast

Max RiemeltMax RiemeltFriedrich Weimer
Tom SchillingTom SchillingAlbrecht Stein
Devid StriesowDevid StriesowHeinrich Vogler
Joachim BißmeierJoachim BißmeierKarl Klein
Justus von DohnányiJustus von DohnányiHeinrich Stein
Michael SchenkMichael SchenkJosef Peiner
Florian StetterFlorian StetterJustus von Jaucher
Alexander HeldAlexander HeldFriedrich's Father
Sissy HöffererSissy HöffererFriedrich's Mother
Jonas JägermeyrJonas JägermeyrChristoph Schneider
Leon A. KerstenTjaden
Claudia MichelsenClaudia MichelsenMrs. Stein
Thomas DrechselThomas DrechselHefe
Martin GoeresMartin GoeresSiegfried Gladen
Michael LerchenbergMichael LerchenbergLatin Teacher
Thomas SittlerNils Otto
Julie EngelbrechtJulie Engelbrecht
Johannes ZirnerJohannes Zirner
Götz SchubertGötz Schubert
Dennis GanselDennis Gansel

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