Two men, Alfred Herrhausen and Wolfgang Grams, become central figures in the violent conflict between the state and the Red Army Faction in 1980s Germany.
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Two men, Alfred Herrhausen and Wolfgang Grams, become central figures in the violent conflict between the state and the Red Army Faction in 1980s Germany.
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Alfred Herrhausen, chairman of Deutsche Bank, was assassinated in 1989 amid a wave of violence in West Germany. The documentary Black Box BRD details the political climate of the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on the Red Army Faction's activities. It follows the life of Wolfgang Grams, an RAF member linked to Herrhausen's murder, who died by suicide during a police chase in 1993. Interviews with friends and family provide insight into the lives of both men. Released in Germany in May 2001, the film won multiple awards, including the German Film Award for Best Documentary Film.
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- Meet Alfred Herrhausen, a key figure in German banking.
- Follow the story of Wolfgang Grams and the RAF.
- See firsthand accounts from people close to both men.
Did You Know
- Alfred Herrhausen was assassinated in 1989.
- Wolfgang Grams shot himself in 1993 while being chased by police.
- The film won the 2002 German Film Award for Best Documentary Film.
- Black Box BRD was released in Germany in May 2001.
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Who directed the documentary Black Box BRD?
Black Box BRD was directed by Andres Veiel.
What significant event involving Alfred Herrhausen is covered in the film?
Alfred Herrhausen, a prominent banker and chairman of Deutsche Bank, was assassinated in 1989.
What awards did Black Box BRD win?
The film won the 2002 German Film Award for Best Documentary Film and the 2001 European Film Award.
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