Launched under the German title Der Baader Meinhof Komplex, the movie describes the rise and fall of a group of urban terrorists who conducted bank robberies, kidnappings and assassinations while dreaming of a communist revolution in West Germany.
The initial nomination for the February 2009 Oscars was made by a panel of judges appointed by the German Films board. About 100 countries are expected to make similar nominations.
A short list of five foreign films from round the world will be selected as final nominees by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in January, with the winner to be announced Feb. 22, 2009.
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