Before the Fall

Overview

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

N/A

Leon A. Kersten

Tjaden

Claudia Michelsen

Mrs. Stein