Before the Fall (2004)
Original title: Napola – Elite für den Führer
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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Max RiemeltFriedrich Weimer
Tom SchillingAlbrecht Stein
Jonas JägermeyrChristoph SchneiderLeon A. KerstenTjaden
Joachim BißmeierKarl Klein
Devid StriesowHeinrich Vogler
Justus von DohnányiHeinrich Stein
Florian StetterJustus von Jaucher
Alexander HeldFriedrich's Father
Sissy HöffererFriedrich's Mother
Michael SchenkJosef Peiner
Claudia MichelsenMrs. SteinKeywords
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What is Before the Fall 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.
How long is Before the Fall?
Before the Fall has a runtime of 117 minutes.