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.
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Film Cast:

• Friedrich Weimer: Max Riemelt
• Albrecht Stein: Tom Schilling
• Christoph Schneider: Jonas Jägermeyr
• Tjaden: Leon A. Kersten
• Heinrich Vogler: Devid Striesow
• Dr. Karl Klein: Joachim Bißmeier
• Gauleiter Heinrich Stein: Justus von Dohnányi
• Friedrichs Vater: Alexander Held
• Friedrichs Mutter: Sissy Höfferer
• Josef Peiner: Michael Schenk
• Frau Stein (Albrechts Mutter): Claudia Michelsen
• Lateinlehrer: Michael Lerchenberg
• Nils Otto: Thomas Sittler

Film Crew:

• Director of Photography: Torsten Breuer
• Producer: Molly von Fürstenberg
• Producer: Harald Kügler
• Original Music Composer: Angelo Badalamenti
• Music: Normand Corbeil
• Author: Dennis Gansel
• Author: Maggie Peren
• Producer: Viola Jäger
• Editor: Jochen Retter

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