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Before the Fall

NR1h 57m2004Dennis Gansel
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 67%Metacritic: 65/100
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"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.

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TransporterNaziBoarding SchoolWorld War IiElite UnitChildren In Wartime

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What is Before the Fall (2004) about?

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.

Who stars in Before the Fall?

Before the Fall stars Max Riemelt (Friedrich Weimer), Tom Schilling (Albrecht Stein), Devid Striesow (Heinrich Vogler), Joachim Bißmeier (Karl Klein), Justus von Dohnányi (Heinrich Stein). The film was directed by Dennis Gansel.

How long is Before the Fall?

Before the Fall has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated NR.

Is Before the Fall worth watching?

Before the Fall holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, Sport, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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