Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

2005

1h 57m

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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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Critics Consensus

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

Dec 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.

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

Oct 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.

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Jessica Winter

Time Out

Jun 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.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Feb 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.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 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.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Jul 10, 2007

A very tense study of the last days of Nazism, and a worthy homage to a true heroine...

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Dawn M.

@AnnapolisLassie Mar 18, 2026

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.

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georgan g

@RT98616417 Dec 4, 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!

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Wolfgang G

@RT51462348 Jul 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.

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Aug 24, 2021

Good idea, but poorly acted - especially by Julia Jentsch herself, which looks hesitant and inexpressive through the whole movie.

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May 24, 2021

A good movie. Kept it subtle, very german.

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Jan 19, 2020

An incredible story of what to do when the entire world goes insane around you.

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Alexander Held

Robert Mohr

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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

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