Egyptian Theatre (Venue Partner)
6712 Hollywood Blvd
323.466.3456
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Film
The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) w/ Uli Edel and Bernd Eichinger in person
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The Baader Meinhof Complex poster designed by Studio Number One
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- When
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Thursday Jan 14, 2010 (7:30pm)
Friday Jan 15, 2010 (7:30pm)
Saturday Jan 16, 2010 (7:30pm)
Wednesday Mar 17, 2010 (7:30pm)
- Where
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Directions: The Egyptian Theatre is just east of Highland Avenue between Las Palmas Avenue and McCadden Place. Metro Stop: Hollywood & Highland
- Price
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$11
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“Adapted from Stefan Aust's 1985 publication, The Baader Meinhof Complex chronicles the reckless idealism and hectic resolve of Germany's Red Army Faction, spearheaded by left-wing journalist Ulrike Meinhof (Martina Gedeck) and Andreas Baader (Moritz Bleibtreu) in the early 1970s. Drawing from eyewitness reports, speeches, and other original texts, the film's narrative is coupled with an authentic eye to the past, relying on original photos and documentaries to help guide the art direction. In the 2008 Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, director Uli Edel (Last Exit to Brooklyn) offers an engaging account of the threat to the precarious state of German democracy as well as a commentary on the practice of pursuing unrealistic ideals.”
Tanja M. Laden, Flavorpill
Director Uli Edel & Producer Bernd Eichinger In Person
THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX, 2008, Vitagraph Films, 155 min. Dir. Uli Edel (LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN). Following a sold-out weekend engagement in November & January and inclusion on John Waters' Artforum Top Ten Films of 2009 list, THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX is back on the biggest screen at the Egyptian by popular request. And this really is the last time you'll have this opportunity to see it on the big screen (that we know of) for awhile. It is a must see on the big screen with big sound and picture.
Germany 1967: The children of the Nazi generation have grown up in the devastation their parents created. They vowed fascism would never rule again. In their fight for freedom they lost themselves in the cause and ignited a revolution around the world. Meet the original faces of terrorism, the Baader Meinhof Group, in this Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated film. Starring Martina Gedeck (THE LIVES OF OTHERS), Moritz Bleibtreu, Joanna Wokalek (POPE JOAN, NORTH FACE), Bruno Ganz. Directed by Uli Edel (LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN). Produced by Bernd Eichinger (LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN and DOWNFALL).
Director Uli Edel and Producer Bernd Eichinger will appear in person for discussion following the screening. DVD and other Baader Meinhof giveaways!
"Now here were some kids who knew how to cause trouble! Hmmm... What should we do today? Stop the Olympics or blow up a commercial airplane? These radicals made The Weathermen look like pussies." - John Waters, Artforum
"Top 10 Films of 2009 List" Critic's Pick New York Times "....A real life thriller ..." "...mesmerizing story of curdled idealism, one that has been told before but rarely as well " -Manohla Dargis, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"The equivalent of Steven Soderbergh's 'Che' having a love child with 'The Fast and the Furious.'" -Kenneth Turan, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"The year's best-made and most counter-romantic action thriller." - Christopher Hitchens, VANITY FAIR
"Explosive, in every possible way. Director Uli Edel ("Last Exit to Brooklyn") is a meticulous alchemist, creating a combustible mix of suspense, historical fact and dramatic license..." -Alexis L. Loinaz, METROMIX
