Before the Fall (2004)

Before the Fall (2004)

Men make history. We make the men. 2004-07-04 Germany 117 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Max Riemelt is Friedrich Weimer
Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling is Albrecht Stein
Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow is Heinrich Vogler
Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier is Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi is Heinrich Stein
Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk is Josef Peiner
Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter is Justus von Jaucher
Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held is Friedrich's Father
Friedrich's Father
Sissy Höfferer is Friedrich's Mother
Friedrich's Mother
Jonas Jägermeyr is Christoph Schneider
Christoph Schneider
Claudia Michelsen is Mrs. Stein