Movie·2004·1h 57m
Before the Fall
Men make history. We make the men.
Country
Germany
Language
Portuguese
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The Story
Original title: Napola - Elite für den Führer
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.
Written By
Maggie Peren
Producer
Viola Jäger, Harald Kügler
Cinematography
Torsten Breuer
Music
Angelo Badalamenti
Editor
Jochen Retter
Themes
Production House
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Cast
Max Riemelt
Friedrich Weimer
Tom Schilling
Albrecht Stein
Devid Striesow
Heinrich Vogler
Joachim Bißmeier
Karl Klein
Justus von Dohnányi
Heinrich Stein
Michael Schenk
Josef Peiner
Florian Stetter
Justus von Jaucher
Alexander Held
Friedrich's Father
Sissy Höfferer
Friedrich's Mother
Jonas Jägermeyr
Christoph Schneider
Leon A. Kersten
Tjaden
Claudia Michelsen
Mrs. Stein
Thomas Drechsel
Hefe
Martin Goeres
Siegfried Gladen
Michael Lerchenberg
Latin Teacher
Thomas Sittler
Nils Otto
Julie Engelbrecht
Johannes Zirner
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Crew
Dennis Gansel
Director, Writer
Viola Jäger
Producer
Harald Kügler
Producer
Molly von Fürstenberg
Producer
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Torsten Breuer
Director of Photography
Jochen Retter
Editor
Maggie Peren
Writer
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
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