
Before the Fall
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.
Release Date: 2004-07-04
Drama
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Casts

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