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Before the Fall (German: Napola – Elite für den Führer, literally "Napola – Elite for the Führer") is a 2004 German drama film written and directed by Dennis Gansel. It is set in a National Political Institutes of Education or "NaPolA" school developed by the Nazi Germany government.
Jan 13, 2005 · Before the Fall: Directed by Dennis Gansel. With Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Jonas Jägermeyr, Leon A. Kersten. Friedrich's boxing skills gets him in an elite Nazi high school in a castle in 1942. He enrolls against his dad's wish as it promises a brighter future. It's not what he expected.
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- Drama, Sport, Thriller
- Dennis Gansel
- 2005-01-13
2004 1h 51m Drama History List 67% Tomatometer 39 Reviews 84% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings An idealistic boxer (Max Riemelt) bonds with an aspiring writer (Tom Schilling) while training at a...
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- Max Riemelt
- Dennis Gansel
- Drama, History
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, seeing this as his ticket out of factory life to university and a good salary.
Mar 14, 2005 · 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.
Before the Fall (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Sep 10, 2012 · Dennis Gansel's heartfelt drama combines the coming-of-age, boxing and Nazi genres to explore Napola, a group of boarding schools that trained future Aryan.
