Before the Fall (2004)

7.4115 minDirector: Dennis Gansel

2004 film

Before the Fall (German: Napola – Elite für den Führer, literally "Napola – Elite for the Führer") is a 2004 German drama film written and directed by Dennis Gansel. It is set in a National Political Institutes of Education or "NaPolA" school developed by the Nazi Germany government. The military academies were designed as preparatory schools for the future Nazi elite.

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What is Before the Fall about?
Before the Fall (2004) — 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, seeing this as his ticket out of factory life to university and a good salary. During
Is Before the Fall based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
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