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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = The Wave <br /> Die Welle | + | |name = The Wave<br />Die Welle |
| − | |picture =Welle2008.jpg | + | |picture = Welle2008.jpg |
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| − | |country = | + | |country = [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany |
| − | [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany | ||
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|director = Dennis Gansel | |director = Dennis Gansel | ||
|date= March 13, 2008 | |date= March 13, 2008 | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | + | |studio=Rat Pack Filmproduktion | |
| − | |distributor = Constantin Film | + | |distributor=Constantin-Film |
|character1=Rainer Wenger | |character1=Rainer Wenger | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Jürgen Vogel]] | ||
|character2=Marco | |character2=Marco | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Max Riemelt]] | ||
|character3=Karo | |character3=Karo | ||
| + | |actor3=Jennifer Ulrich | ||
|character4=Anke Wenger | |character4=Anke Wenger | ||
| + | |actor4=[[Christiane Paul]] | ||
|character5=Dennis | |character5=Dennis | ||
| + | |actor5=Jacob Matschenz | ||
|character6=Tim | |character6=Tim | ||
| + | |actor6=[[Frederick Lau]] | ||
|character7=Sinan | |character7=Sinan | ||
| − | + | |actor7=Elyas M'Barek | |
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| − | |actor7= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Wave''''' | + | '''''The Wave''''' is a 2008 German drama movie directed by Dennis Gansel (''[[Before the Fall]]''). It is based on Ron Jones' social experiment ''The Third Wave'' and Todd Strasser's novel of the same name. Rainer Wenger is a high school teacher and is supposed to explain to his students in a project week about "autocracy". It turns out that the students are of the unanimous opinion that something like National Socialism cannot be repeated today. Wenger dares an experiment: He appoints himself as a leading figure and sets new rules and guidelines with slogans such as "Power through Discipline". The attempt starts harmless, and the newly founded movement "The Wave" arrives. However, dissenters are quickly excluded, and the first acts of violence also take place away from the school grounds. |
{{Film Title|The Wave}} | {{Film Title|The Wave}} | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P226== | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | ||
German police officers are seen with holstered [[SIG-Sauer P226]] pistols. | German police officers are seen with holstered [[SIG-Sauer P226]] pistols. | ||
| − | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px| | + | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] |
[[File:Welle08_Police1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ''Polizist'' gets out of his car with his holstered pistol.]] | [[File:Welle08_Police1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ''Polizist'' gets out of his car with his holstered pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Welle08_Police2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same police officer searches for the students.]] | [[File:Welle08_Police2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same police officer searches for the students.]] | ||
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==Walther PP== | ==Walther PP== | ||
Tim ([[Frederick Lau]]) uses a [[Walther PP]] pistol which he illegally procured himself from the internet. He describes it as a gas pistol to his classmates. | Tim ([[Frederick Lau]]) uses a [[Walther PP]] pistol which he illegally procured himself from the internet. He describes it as a gas pistol to his classmates. | ||
| − | [[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post war Walther PP - .32 ACP | + | [[Image:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post war Walther PP - .32 ACP]] |
[[File:Welle08_Walther1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''Run for your life or I'll blow your brain out!''"<br /> Tim threatens an ''AntiFa'' member with his pistol.]] | [[File:Welle08_Walther1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''Run for your life or I'll blow your brain out!''"<br /> Tim threatens an ''AntiFa'' member with his pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Welle08_Walther2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''It's just a gas pistol. Calm down!''"]] | [[File:Welle08_Walther2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''It's just a gas pistol. Calm down!''"]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
| − | == | + | ==Website== |
| − | Tim is seen creating the | + | Tim is seen creating the website of the group with a photoshopped revolver. |
[[File:Welle08_Webside1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Welle08_Webside1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Welle08_Webside2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Welle08_Webside2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Movie]] | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Wave, The}} |
| − | [[Category: Drama]] | + | |
| − | [[Category: Thriller]] | + | [[Category:Movie]] |
| − | [[Category: German Produced/Filmed]] | + | [[Category:Drama]] |
| + | [[Category:Thriller]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German Produced/Filmed]] | ||
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The Wave is a 2008 German drama movie directed by Dennis Gansel (Before the Fall). It is based on Ron Jones' social experiment The Third Wave and Todd Strasser's novel of the same name. Rainer Wenger is a high school teacher and is supposed to explain to his students in a project week about "autocracy". It turns out that the students are of the unanimous opinion that something like National Socialism cannot be repeated today. Wenger dares an experiment: He appoints himself as a leading figure and sets new rules and guidelines with slogans such as "Power through Discipline". The attempt starts harmless, and the newly founded movement "The Wave" arrives. However, dissenters are quickly excluded, and the first acts of violence also take place away from the school grounds.
The following weapons were used in the film The Wave:
Pistols
SIG-Sauer P226
German police officers are seen with holstered SIG-Sauer P226 pistols.
Walther PP
Tim (Frederick Lau) uses a Walther PP pistol which he illegally procured himself from the internet. He describes it as a gas pistol to his classmates.
A blurred view of the PP while aiming at Rainer Wenger (Jürgen Vogel).
Other
Website
Tim is seen creating the website of the group with a photoshopped revolver.
