
Before the Fall
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.
Top Billed Cast

Max Riemelt
Friedrich Weimer

Tom Schilling
Albrecht Stein

Devid Striesow
Heinrich Vogler

Joachim Bißmeier
Karl Klein

Justus von Dohnányi
Heinrich Stein
Featured Crew

Dennis Gansel
Director
Jochen Retter
Editor
Molly von Fürstenberg
Producer
Viola Jäger
Producer
Harald Kügler
Producer

Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Torsten Breuer
Director of Photography

Maggie Peren
Writer
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer

Dennis Gansel
Writer