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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)

Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage (original title)
A dramatization of the final days of Sophie Scholl, one of the most famous members of the German World War II anti-Nazi resistance movement, The White Rose.

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Alexander Held ...
Robert Mohr
Fabian Hinrichs ...
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Else Gebel
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Willi Graf
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Alexander Schmorell
Lilli Jung ...
Gisela Schertling
Klaus Händl ...
Lohner
Petra Kelling ...
Jörg Hube ...
Franz Staber ...
Werner Scholl
Maria Hofstätter ...
Wolfgang Pregler ...
Jakob Schmid
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The Final Days is the true story of Germany's most famous anti-Nazi heroine brought to life. Sophie Scholl is the fearless activist of the underground student resistance group, The White Rose. Using historical records of her incarceration, the film re-creates the last six days of Sophie Scholl's life: a journey from arrest to interrogation, trial and sentence in 1943 Munich. Unwavering in her convictions and loyalty to her comrades, her cross-examination by the Gestapo quickly escalates into a searing test of wills as Scholl delivers a passionate call to freedom and personal responsibility that is both haunting and timeless. Written by Diaboyos

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In 1943, one young woman stood up to the Nazis, her courage made her a legend, this is her story . . . See more »


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12 April 2006 (France)  »

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$701,656 (Germany), 4 March 2005

Opening Weekend USA:

$21,795, 19 February 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$676,167, 13 August 2006
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As the end credits roll, pictures of the real Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans and Christoph Probst are shown. See more »

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In the long interrogation in the middle of the film, the pile of index cards in front of interrogator Mohr keeps moving around on the table. See more »

Quotes

Hans Scholl: Tomorrow, you will be sitting in our places.
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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage' (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

Door De Nacht Klinkt Een Lied
Performed by Willi Stanke und sein Orchester
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How would YOU make Sophie Scholl?
23 October 2005 | by See all my reviews

As a person who spent many years 'making art', I could not be more amazed reading some of the comments. I've just been to a preview of Sophie Scholl in Manchester, England; and I am not only glad that this movie has been made, but also that it is done at the time when young people are happier to do 'whatever' rather than have any principles.

There is no point debating historical accuracy. As it followed from the Q&A session with Marc Rothemund following the preview, not only the filming took place at the original locations that are still there, but the crew went at great length doing things 'right', including getting the weather reports for February 1943. Yes, there is this strange feeling of looking at the film's title, which sounds like the title for a documentary. But then I didn't gather the impression that Rothemund's goal was to poeticise the story of Sophie Scholl. I think it is quite enough that in Germany she is perceived as a martyr. What Sophie Scholl - Die Letzten Tage does successfully is it shows a person behind the image, a young girl (younger than myself), who was prepared to die for her idea, but desperately loved life.

I read critical comments, and mine was in part sparked by them. Far from trying to debate their correctness, I'll do exactly what I always do on these occasions. Guys, those of you who decide to write next dismissive drag, instead tell us how you would direct in Rothemund's place. Or how would you act in place of Julia Jentsch? If you have really valid suggestions, we'll all be happy to hear.


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