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Before the Fall

Before the Fall

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 4, 2004

Runtime

1h 57m

Genres

Drama

User Score

70%

Original Title

Napola - Elite für den Führer

Production Companies

Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM

Director

Dennis Gansel

Budget

$4,500,000

Revenue

$3,764,219

Description

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.