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Before the Fall

2004-1h 57min
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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

Writers Dennis Gansel Maggie Peren

Stars Max Riemelt Tom Schilling Devid Striesow

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Cast

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Max Riemelt

Friedrich Weimer
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Tom Schilling

Albrecht Stein
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Devid Striesow

Heinrich Vogler
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Joachim Bißmeier

Karl Klein
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Justus von Dohnányi

Heinrich Stein
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Michael Schenk

Josef Peiner
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Florian Stetter

Justus von Jaucher
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Alexander Held

Friedrich's Father
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Sissy Höfferer

Friedrich's Mother
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Jonas Jägermeyr

Christoph Schneider
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Leon A. Kersten

Tjaden
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Claudia Michelsen

Mrs. Stein

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