The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on 14 September 2004 . It was , in part , controversial with audiences for showing the human side of Hitler and its portrayal of members of the Third Reich . It later received a wide theatrical release in Germany under its production company Constantin Film . The film grossed over $ 92 million , received favourable reviews from critics , and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards . Scenes from the film , such as the one where Hitler displays rage after his generals fail to obey his orders , spawned a series of Internet memes
77th Academy Awards
77th Academy Awards
Downfall (2004 film)