Before the Fall (2005) - 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.

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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.

Dr. Karl Klein: No.

Friedrich Weimer: But- then they can't yet bury him. You can't do that-

Dr. Karl Klein: Amidst people who have died for Fuehrer, Fatherland, and Nation, there is no place for suicides. His parents think the same way. They've seriously asked me if I've forgiven you for the fact that you're partially responsible for his death. Both strongly feel that their son changed greatly since meeting you. But I defended you. Don't worry. I know how much that Saturday fight in the name of our school means to you. Strong proof of your faith in your tutors. And your gratitude for the chance that you were given here. Thank you. You may leave now.

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A Father's First Encounter with His Son's Work

Albrecht Stein: That's the first writing of mine my father has ever read.

Friedrich Weimer: So what are you going to do now?

Albrecht Stein: I don't know.

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Before the Fall - Dialogue

Heinrich Stein: [Walks past Albrecht and stares out a window; ''Turns and stares at his son''] How do you explain your behavior? Do you realize the position you've put me in? I don't think you have the slightest idea of all the privileges you have here. Do you know how much I would have sacrificed just to be able to graduate from such a school? But I wasn't granted such a chance. By the age of 16, I'd already been working for three whole years. And you... all you do is trample on everything. But that's over now. You're going to write an essay, in which you'll tell the real version. And I expect you to voluntarily join the Waffen-SS by yourself. I've already talked to Borner, Brigade Leader. Ukraine will suit you the best, right now.

Albrecht Stein: I can't.

Heinrich Stein: What?

Albrecht Stein: I won't write a new essay. Yesterday, I wrote what I really thought.

Heinrich Stein: I'm to be given that essay early tomorrow morning, or else you won't survive this.

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