Die letzte Schlacht (2005) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2005, Die letzte Schlacht is a drame film directed by Hans-Christoph Blumenberg, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The 13 days from April 20th to May 2nd, 1945, are unique in the history of Germany: They are the final act in the history of the third Reich which was supposed to last for a thousand years and succumbed after twelve in an orgy of violence and fire. In the catacombs of his bunker under the Reich Chancellery in the capital city of Berlin, which Adolf Hitler wanted to make to the centre of the world, the dictator operates with ghost divisions during the final days of the war. Only in the final moment, he takes his own life. Meanwhile, On the streets, in the ruins, and the basements of the destroyed city, the final battle wages on: Adolescents are sacrificed without purpose, women get raped, loyal party comrades commit suicide in the thousands, Jews who were in hiding for years hope for the liberation.

Who’s in it. Die letzte Schlacht stars Tom Schilling as Fähnrich Horst Bandmann, Anna Maria Mühe as Doris Bober, Tim Bergmann as Major Bernd Freytag von Loringhoven and Christian Redl as General Hans Krebs, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die letzte Schlacht page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die letzte Schlacht tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.