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Men make history. We make the men.

Before the Fall

7.120041h 57mNR

Drama

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.

Directed by Dennis Gansel

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CAST

The people behind the story

Max Riemelt

Max RiemeltFriedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling

Tom SchillingAlbrecht Stein

Devid Striesow

Devid StriesowHeinrich Vogler

Joachim Bißmeier

Joachim BißmeierKarl Klein

Justus von Dohnányi

Justus von DohnányiHeinrich Stein

Michael Schenk

Michael SchenkJosef Peiner

Florian Stetter

Florian StetterJustus von Jaucher

Alexander Held

Alexander HeldFriedrich's Father