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Before the Fall
“Men make history. We make the men.”
70%
Movie
1h 57m
AI Analysis
Before the Fall (2004) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Before the Fall (2004) — a movie tagged as Drama with heartwarming and nostalgic moods and steady pacing.
Story & themes: 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 Alb… Our models also surface themes such as family and friendship from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect steady storytelling (~117 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Before the Fall 70% (364 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
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from 364 TMDb votes
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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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2004-07-04
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- TMDB rating
- 7.0
- TMDB ID
- 9393
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What is Before the Fall about?
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. Du... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How long is the movie Before the Fall?
The official runtime for Before the Fall is approximately 117 minutes.
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Directors & writers
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
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Leon A. Kersten
Tjaden
Claudia Michelsen
Mrs. Stein
Thomas Drechsel
Hefe
Martin Goeres
Siegfried Gladen
Michael Lerchenberg
Latin Teacher
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Thomas Sittler
Nils Otto
Julie Engelbrecht
Johannes Zirner
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