Movie

Before the Fall

“Men make history. We make the men.”

★ 7.0(364)20041h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Dennis Gansel
Release date: 2004-07-04
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: German
Box office: $3,764,219
Budget: $4,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Seven Pictures

Before the Fall — trailer

About Before the Fall

Before the Fall is a 2004 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Dennis Gansel, starring Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling and Devid Striesow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 364 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Before the Fall in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

transporternaziboarding schoolworld war iielite unitchildren in wartime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Before the Fall in Denmark?+

Before the Fall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Before the Fall on Netflix?+

Before the Fall is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall stars Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Devid Striesow, Joachim Bißmeier and Justus von Dohnányi.

When did Before the Fall come out?+

Before the Fall is a 2004 movie directed by Dennis Gansel.

What genre is Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall is Drama film.

Who directed Before the Fall?+

Before the Fall was directed by Dennis Gansel.