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.

"Men make history. We make the men."

Credits

Dennis GanselDirector

Max RiemeltFriedrich Weimer

Tom SchillingAlbrecht Stein

Devid StriesowHeinrich Vogler

Joachim BißmeierKarl Klein