Before the Fall

Before the Fall

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