Before the Fall (2005)

"Men make history. We make the men."Movie
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Before the Fall
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NR 1 hr 57 minMar 14th, 2005Drama
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 14th, 2005
Movie Budget:$4,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$3,764,219 (Worldwide)
Original Language:German
Production Companies:Seven Pictures, Constantin Film, OLGA FILM

Before the Fall Quotes

The Tragic Fate of German Youth in War

Closing Titles: Until 1945 there were in the German Reich around 40 National Political Educational Institutes with more than 15,000 students. When the war was finally acknowledged as being lost, they were sent out into the "Final Struggle". Blinded by instructed fanaticism and insufficiently armed, they still offered bitter resistance in many battles. Half of them died.

Disagreement Over Publishing Sensitive Information

Dr. Karl Klein: Good to see you up.
Friedrich Weimer: I'd like to have this printed for the upcoming issue.