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Based on the classic war novel (opens in new tab), nothing new in the West is a new Netflix film in which German teenagers experience the horrifying realities of World War I as soldiers on the German lines.
With The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Actor Daniel Brühl, the German-language film portrays the horrors and utter despair of trench warfare while telling the story of a teenager and his friends determined to do their patriotic duty and volunteer to enlist in the German army. But soon the young and naive soldiers are confronted with the brutal reality of life at the front. But as time goes on, some begin to view the war as a tragedy for the fighting men on both sides.
So here is everything you need to know about Netflix movies nothing new in the West…
All Quiet On The Western Front Release Date
nothing new in the West will premiere worldwide on Netflix. At the moment there is no confirmed release date, but check this page regularly and we will keep you informed. We expect it to be released in late 2022, possibly December.
Is there a Netflix trailer for All Quiet On The Western Front?
There is no nothing new in the West Trailer yet, but we can’t wait to see it. The film was shot in Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic and we look forward to bringing the famous book and subsequent award-winning film back to life.
All quiet on the western front
nothing new in the West follows teenager Paul Baumer (Felix Krammerer) and his friends Albert (Aaron Hilmer) and Müller (Moritz Klaus) as they are caught up in the wave of patriotism sweeping Germany during World War I and volunteer to enlist in the German army. However, they soon see firsthand the brutal realities of life in the trenches and realize the futility of war. Paul sees his preconceived notions of his enemy and the morale of the conflict itself crumble, and as the truce draws nearer he is forced to fight to the bitter end just to save face for the top leadership.
Cast “Everything quiet on the western front” – Daniel Brühl as Matthias Erzberger
Daniel Brühl plays the real anti-war writer and politician Matthias Erzberger. Born in Spain, Daniel grew up in Germany and acted in numerous German films and series, such as No regretor Regret nothing. UK and US viewers will recognize him from films like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, The Alienist, The king’s husband, the zookeeper’s wife and Ladies in Lavender. He also had roles in The Bourne Ultimatum, Inglourious Basterds and Captain America: Civil War.
Who else is in All Quiet On The Western Front?
Other main stars in nothing new in the West are Felix Kammerer, who plays the soldier Paul Bäumer, Moritz Klaus is Frantz Müller and Aaron Hilmer is Albert Kropp. Other stars include Albrecht Schuch, Edin Hasanovic, Devid Striesow, Sebastian Hülk and Jan Drmela.
Filming locations and more on this Netflix adaptation
Filming took place in the Czech Republic and ended in May 2022. This Netflix adaptation of nothing new in the West Edward Berger (Patrick Melrose) will direct and Malte Grunert of Amusement Park Film will produce.
All Quiet on the Western Front, the novel by Erich Maria Remarque
The famous novel All Quiet On The Western Front (opens in new tab) was written in 1928 by Erich Maria Remarque and told the story of a young soldier experiencing the horror and disillusionment of life in the trenches.
Erich himself was a German infantryman during World War I and was keen to highlight the extreme physical and emotional toll those in charge inflict on enlisted men. The novel and its sequel The Road Back were among those banned and burned in Nazi Germany
Other film adaptations of All Quiet On The Western Front
nothing new in the West was first adapted for the big screen in 1930 and became an Oscar-winning hit. It was then re-adapted as a starring TV movie in 1979 The Waltons‘ Richard Thomas and Hollywood actor Ernest Borgnine.