Before the Fall

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 4, 2004

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Constantin Film,ARD,Seven Pictures,Olga Film GmbH,OLGA FILM

Cast

Max Riemelt,Tom Schilling,Devid Striesow,Joachim Bißmeier,Justus von Dohnányi,Michael Schenk,Florian Stetter,Alexander Held,Sissy Höfferer,Jonas Jägermeyrand 17 more

Director

Dennis Gansel

Writer

Maggie Peren,Dennis Gansel

Producer

Molly von Fürstenberg,Viola Jäger,Harald Kügler

Cinematography

Torsten Breuer

Music

Angelo Badalamenti,Normand Corbeil

Budget

$4,500,000

Revenue

$3,764,219

IMDb

tt0384369