"The Baader Meinhof Complex" is a film that depicts the rise and activities of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a left-wing militant group in West Germany during the 1970s. The film explores the motivations behind the group's violent actions, which were aimed at opposing what they viewed as a fascist state and imperialism. The narrative follows key figures, including Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof, as they engage in bank robberies, kidnappings, and bombings. The film highlights the social and political climate of the time, illustrating the tensions between radical activism and government response.