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ARD’s 'Stammheim' Docudrama Revisits RAF Trial with Unprecedented Authenticity

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Stammheim trial, ARD’s productions explore extremist ideologies, victims' enduring trauma, and the trial's impact on German history.

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Overview

  • The docudrama 'Stammheim – Zeit des Terrors' premiered on May 19, 2025, reconstructing the RAF trial using original prison locations and extensive archival materials.
  • Directed by Niki Stein and co-written with Stefan Aust, the film examines the ideologies and paranoia of both the RAF leaders and the state during the 1970s.
  • The production utilized 15,000 pages of trial protocols, rare audio tapes, and footage, offering one of the most comprehensive portrayals of the trial to date.
  • A companion documentary, 'Im Schatten der Mörder,' aired after the docudrama, focusing on the lifelong trauma endured by families of lesser-known RAF victims.
  • Filmed in the original high-security wing of Stuttgart-Stammheim prison, the production emphasized authenticity to deepen understanding of a pivotal moment in German history.