Series

The History of the RAF

★ 8.0(1)20154h 30m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Anne Kauth, Bernd Reufels
Release date: 2015-01-08
Runtime: 4h 30m
Language: German
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: ZDFinfo
Status: Ended
Country: Germany

About The History of the RAF

The History of the RAF is a 2015 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Anne Kauth and Bernd Reufels, starring Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof and Gudrun Ensslin. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on ZDFinfo. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The History of the RAF in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 2014, Germany television network ZDF commissioned a comprehensive TV documentary on the history of the Red Army Faction (RAF). In six 45-minute parts, the series describes the origins, rise, and fall of the terrorist organization "Red Army Faction." Interviewees include Winfried Ridder, former head of department at the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution; Rainer Hofmeyer, former head of department at the Federal Criminal Police Office; and political scientist Dr. Wolfgang Kraushaar.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 2015

Cast

Andreas Baader

Self (Archive footage)

Ulrike Meinhof

Self (Archive footage)

Gudrun Ensslin

Self (Archive footage)

Astrid Proll

Self (Interviewee)

Horst Mahler

Self (Archive footage)

Fritz Teufel

Self (Archive footage)

Jan-Carl Raspe

Self (Archive footage)

Holger Meins

Self (Archive footage)

Brigitte Mohnhaupt

Self (Archive footage)

Christian Klar

Self (Archive footage)

Rudi Dutschke

Self (Archive footage)

Claus Peymann

Self (Inteviewee)

Themes & keywords

germanystasipost war germanyterrorismeast germanystudent protestgerman politicswest germanyleftist radicalismdomestic terrorismrote armee fraktionbaader-meinhof gruppe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The History of the RAF in Canada?+

The History of the RAF is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The History of the RAF on Netflix?+

The History of the RAF is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The History of the RAF are there?+

The History of the RAF has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The History of the RAF?+

The History of the RAF stars Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin, Astrid Proll and Horst Mahler.

When did The History of the RAF come out?+

The History of the RAF is a 2015 web series created by Anne Kauth and Bernd Reufels.

What genre is The History of the RAF?+

The History of the RAF is Documentary series.

Who created The History of the RAF?+

The History of the RAF was created by Anne Kauth and Bernd Reufels.