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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

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In 1943, student activist Sophie Scholl and fellow members of the White Rose resistance group work tirelessly to distribute anti-war and anti-Nazi propaganda in Munich. During one such mission, the Gestapo take her and her brother into custody; six days later, Sophie meets her fate.

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A film that begs the audience to reflect upon their own courage and strength of character in light of this young heroine's daring story.

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David Parkinson Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
4/5
Compelling in its depiction of quiet heroism, this testament to the power of passive resistance is made all the more authentic and poignant by the superbly controlled performance of Julia Jentsch. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 10/14/2006
B
The realization that we are, in many instances, listening in on actual proceedings gives the film an immediacy that no dramatist could hope to match. Go to Full Review Jessica Winter Time Out 06/24/2006
The film holds few surprises, though it builds a remarkable level of suspense during the fait-accompli interrogation scenes, and is a well-intended commemoration of a courageous young woman. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl 02/27/2024
8/10
Jentsch ... delivers a powerfully understated performance appropriate to her character’s conviction that truth is stronger than even the most horrenduously unjust regime. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/24/2020
3.5/4.0
A compelling and disturbing drama based upon the final six days in the life of a young woman who did the unthinkable. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 07/10/2007
A very tense study of the last days of Nazism, and a worthy homage to a true heroine... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dawn M. @AnnapolisLassie Mar 18 Heartbreaking story of courage and tragedy. Unimaginable horrors that seem so far removed from today, but they are just a heartbeat away in the USA. We must not forget history. See more georgan g @RT98616417 12/04/2022 The acting is so good in this film, that even if you never watch subtitles, I suggest you try this. The interrogation and trial are from actual records, not dialog written for a movie. Intense & inspiring! See more Wolfgang G @RT51462348 07/21/2022 Ein großes spiel, Marc Rothemund. Überzeugende Darsteller besonders Julia Jentsch die, die Sophie Scholl überzeugend spielt, und André Hennicke der den „Roland Freisler" darstellt. Der Film erzählt uns die Letzen Tage von Sophie Scholl. Das Drehbuch (Fred Breinersdorfer) basiert auf die Vernehmungsprotokolle und Zeugenaussagen der Angehörigen. See more 08/24/2021 Good idea, but poorly acted - especially by Julia Jentsch herself, which looks hesitant and inexpressive through the whole movie. See more 05/24/2021 A good movie. Kept it subtle, very german. See more 01/19/2020 An incredible story of what to do when the entire world goes insane around you. See more Read all reviews
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Marc Rothemund

Director

Julia Jentsch

Sophie Scholl

Fabian Hinrichs

Hans Scholl

Alexander Held

Robert Mohr

Johanna Gastdorf

Else Gebel

André Hennicke

Richter Dr. Roland Freisler

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Synopsis In 1943, student activist Sophie Scholl and fellow members of the White Rose resistance group work tirelessly to distribute anti-war and anti-Nazi propaganda in Munich. During one such mission, the Gestapo take her and her brother into custody; six days later, Sophie meets her fate.
Director
Marc Rothemund
Producer
Fred Breinersdorfer, Sven Burgemeister, Christoph Müller
Screenwriter
Fred Breinersdorfer
Production Co
Both Film, Goldkind Film
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
German
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 17, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
May 9, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$676.2K
Runtime
1h 57m