What is the movie Downfall about?

In 1942, young Traudl Junge (Alexandra Maria Lara) lands her dream job — secretary to Adolf Hitler (Bruno Ganz) at the peak of his power. Three years later, Hitler’s empire is now his underground bunker. The real-life Traudl narrates Hitler’s final days as he rages against imagined betrayers and barks orders to phantom armies, while his mistress, Eva Braun (Juliane Köhler), clucks over his emotional distance, and other infamous Nazis prepare for the end.Downfall / Film synopsis

How historically accurate is the film Downfall?

Despite a usual number of goofs and some controversy about its historical accuracy, the 2004 German film Downfall (Der Untergang) is generally acknowledged to contain many authentic parts.

Is the Downfall on Netflix?

Rated PG-13 (for some strong language). Running time: 89 minutes. Available Friday on Netflix.

What happened to Bruno Ganz?

Actor Bruno Ganz died Friday at age 77, the BBC reports. The Swiss actor’s film career spanned 50 years, but many know him best because of a YouTube video meme that sprang from Ganz’s 2004 role as Adolf Hitler in the movie Downfall.

Who are the actors in downfall?

Downfall: Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. With Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes. Traudl Junge, the final secretary for Adolf Hitler, tells of the Nazi dictator’s final days in his Berlin bunker at the end of WWII.

What are some criticisms of the portrayal of Hitler in films?

Cristina Nord from Die Tageszeitung criticized the portrayal, and said that though it was important to make films about perpetrators, “seeing Hitler cry” had not informed her on the last days of the Third Reich. [55]

Did Bruno Ganz study Parkinson’s disease in a Swiss hospital?

Bruno Ganz studied Parkinson’s disease patients in a Swiss hospital to prepare for his role as Adolf Hitler. In the film, Hermann Fegelein is shown as being arrested, dragged outside and summarily shot.