Before the Fall
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2004-07-04
Runtime: 117 mins
Director: Dennis Gansel
Writer: Dennis Gansel, Maggie Peren
Spoken language: Deutsch, Português
Genres: Drama
Original title: Before the Fall
Production Companies: Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM
Production Countries: Germany
Cast
Max Riemelt
Tom Schilling
Devid Striesow
Joachim Bißmeier
Justus von Dohnányi
Michael Schenk
Florian Stetter
Alexander Held
Sissy Höfferer
Jonas Jägermeyr
Leon A. Kersten
Claudia Michelsen
Thomas Drechsel
Martin Goeres
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