Despite the threat of war in the autumn of 1939 a German sea expedition is launched to the Norwegian arctic with British explorers on board. When war is declared the German government commands them to commit a military operation to help sink a British war ship that is carrying 1 200 soldiers. It soon becomes claustrophobic on the ship as the civilians now find themselves mere pawns in a global power struggle… Who is to trust and who has a hidden agenda?
An incredible real-life story about a most unusual tale of love and friendship in Nazi Germany on the eve of the '36 Olympics, ‘Berlin 36’ is an unconventional depiction of love and intrigue during a fascinating period of European history. Germany's champion high-jumper Gretel Bergmann has the Olympic gold medal in her sights. There's just one problem - Gretel is Jewish. The Nazi government has harnessed sport as part of its drive to strengthen the 'Aryan race' to prepare German youth for war, and thus the Reich Sports Office insist that Gretel, being a Jew, cannot be allowed to qualify. However, at the same time they must avoid a boycott of the Olympics by the Americans. Their solution? To cook up a top-secret scheme that will field intersex athlete 'Marie' Kettler to beat Gretel to the German team.
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