Nordwand
Nordwand
North Face
German with English subtitles.
A complete German lesson plan for Nordwand — ready to open and teach.
1936. Two young German climbers attempt the north face of the Eiger — one of the most dangerous ascents in the Alps — while journalists and spectators watch from a hotel terrace across the valley. Philipp Stölzl's film is gripping and unrelenting, and it never lets the audience forget what is at stake for the men on the mountain or the political machine watching them. The German is direct and urgent. Students will not look away.
Good films have natural moments — a powerful scene, a cultural encounter, a shift in the story — where the language and meaning come together. This plan identifies those moments in Nordwand and builds a lesson around each one. For every scene, you get vocabulary and cultural notes, comprehension activities, and communicative tasks your students can work through in class or independently. A pre-film warm-up gets them ready before the first screening.
Everything is included: the teacher's guide, student worksheets in German, and an answer key.
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📅 Teach it when it counts
- 1936 Olympics / Nazi Germany unit: The political backdrop is the Berlin Olympics — the film makes that context visceral.
- Adventure and survival: The climbing sequences are among the most technically authentic ever filmed.
- Winter semester: The mountain setting and tension make this a natural fit for the darker months.
Language: German | Director: Philipp Stölzl | Year: 2008
Level: Intermediate | Format: Downloadable PDF — instant delivery
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Director: Philipp Stölzl
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Audio: German with English subtitles.
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