Rent Downfall (2004)
4.2 of 5 from 522 ratings
2h 29min
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- Synopsis:
- Set in Berlin, 1945, this powerful and provocative war drama retells the final days of the Second World War as recorded in the diaries of Adolf Hitler's private secretary, Traudl Junge, while barricaded with Hitler and his closest confidants in the Fuhrer's secret bunker. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel with an astonishing performance by Bruno Ganz as history's most notorious figure, this unprecedented and controversial insider's perspective is a gripping insight into the madness and desperation of Hitler in the final hours of the war as the Russian Army closes a ring around Berlin.
- Actors:
- Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes, Corinna Harfouch, Juliane Köhler, Heino Ferch, Christian Berkel, Matthias Habich, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Mendl, André Hennicke, Ulrich Noethen, Birgit Minichmayr, Rolf Kanies, Justus von Dohnányi, Dieter Mann, Christian Redl, Götz Otto, Thomas Limpinsel, Thomas Thieme
- Directors:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Writers:
- Bernd Eichinger, Joachim Fest
- Aka:
- Der Untergang
- Studio:
- Momentum
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like: The Miracle of Bern, Award Winners, The Biggest Oscar Snubs: Part 2
- Countries:
- Germany
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 15/12/2008
- Run Time:
- 149 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- The Making of Downfall
- Cast and Filmmaker interviews
- Melissa Miiller about Traudl Junge
- Shooting in Russia: Behind the Scenes look with Production Crew Commentary
- About Shooting: Behind the Scenes look with Director's Commentary
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Reviews (7) of Downfall
Wow to Bruno Ganz - Downfall review by CP Customer
Bruno Ganz is simply brilliant in the role of "Mein Fuhrer". I have read reports that a large chunk of the German population was concerned that this film portrays Hitler in a personal light and in a manner that he becomes far too much an object of sympathy. I did not experience that although I do feel that I got into the heads of the few, during the last hours in the bunker.
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Brutally bleak and brilliantly acted. - Downfall review by JD
This account of the last days of the third Reich from the Nazi bunkers is breathtakingly acted and strangely moving.
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.
Der Untergang - Downfall review by CP Customer
One of the best produced and most thought provoking films I have ever seen (particularly since there is no humour, no music and no sex). Totally gripping but quite long.
5 out of 5 members found this review helpful.