Before the Fall (2004)
Original title: Napola - Elite für den Führer
Before the Fall is a 2004 German-language drama movie directed by Dennis Gansel, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling and Devid Striesow.
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.
Cast
- Max Riemelt as Friedrich Weimer
- Tom Schilling as Albrecht Stein
- Devid Striesow as Heinrich Vogler
- Joachim Bißmeier as Karl Klein
- Justus von Dohnányi as Heinrich Stein
- Michael Schenk as Josef Peiner
- Florian Stetter as Justus von Jaucher
- Alexander Held as Friedrich's Father
- Sissy Höfferer as Friedrich's Mother
- Jonas Jägermeyr as Christoph Schneider
- Leon A. Kersten as Tjaden
- Claudia Michelsen as Mrs. Stein