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Before the Fall

Before the Fall

Men make history. We make the men.

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.

Drama

Release: 2004-07-04Runtime: 117 minRating: 7.031 (356)

Cast

Max Riemelt

Max Riemelt

Friedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling

Tom Schilling

Albrecht Stein

Devid Striesow

Devid Striesow

Heinrich Vogler

Joachim Bißmeier

Joachim Bißmeier

Karl Klein

Justus von Dohnányi

Justus von Dohnányi

Heinrich Stein

Michael Schenk

Michael Schenk

Josef Peiner

Florian Stetter

Florian Stetter

Justus von Jaucher

Alexander Held

Alexander Held

Friedrich's Father

Sissy Höfferer

Sissy Höfferer

Friedrich's Mother

Jonas Jägermeyr

Jonas Jägermeyr

Christoph Schneider

Crew

Dennis Gansel

Dennis Gansel

Director

Viola Jäger

Producer

Harald Kügler

Producer

Molly von Fürstenberg

Producer

Angelo Badalamenti

Angelo Badalamenti

Original Music Composer

Torsten Breuer

Director of Photography

Jochen Retter

Editor

Dennis Gansel

Dennis Gansel

Writer

Maggie Peren

Maggie Peren

Writer

Normand Corbeil

Normand Corbeil

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

Before The Fall (Napola) - Trailer

Before The Fall (Napola) - Trailer