Before the Fall
"Men make history. We make the men."
2004-07-04
7.04
de 117mDrama
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.
Director
Dennis Gansel
Producer
Molly von Fürstenberg
Director of Photography
Torsten Breuer
Producer
Viola Jäger
Producer
Harald Kügler
Editor
Jochen Retter
transporter nazi boarding school world war ii elite unit children in wartime
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$3,764,219Budget
$4,500,000Countries
- Germany
Companies
- Seven Pictures
- Constantin Film
- OLGA FILM
