Before the Fall

The story

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 & crew

Max RiemeltFriedrich Weimer

Tom SchillingAlbrecht Stein

Devid StriesowHeinrich Vogler

Joachim BißmeierKarl Klein

Justus von DohnányiHeinrich Stein

Michael SchenkJosef Peiner

Florian StetterJustus von Jaucher

Alexander HeldFriedrich's Father

Sissy HöffererFriedrich's Mother

Jonas JägermeyrChristoph Schneider

Leon A. Kersten

Leon A. KerstenTjaden

Claudia MichelsenMrs. Stein