Germany,
2004, 117 min
(Alternative: 110 min)
Directed by:
Dennis GanselCinematography:
Torsten BreuerCast:
Max Riemelt, Tom Schilling, Jonas Jägermeyr, Thomas Drechsel, Devid Striesow, Martin Goeres, Florian Stetter, Joachim Bißmeier, Michael Schenk (more)Plots(1)
Berlin 1942. Friedrich is a 16 year old who dreams of doing something with his life. His big chance comes when hes discovered at a boxing match by a young man who teaches at an elite nazi national political school or napola. The young man becomes his mentor & guides him in the strictly run school. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
German Film Awards
- 2003 - Dennis Gansel, Maggie Peren (Best Unfilmed Screenplay)
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF)
- 2004 - Max Riemelt (Best Actor Award)
- 2004 - Dennis Gansel (Grand Prix – Crystal Globe)