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Before the Fall

Before the Fall

2004 · Movie · 1h 57m · NR

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.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb7.4/1042%
Rotten Tomatoes67%21%
Metacritic65/10021%
TMDB7.1/10385 votes16%
Balasaur Score70100%

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