Question 1

Which real-life RAF member is Rita Vogt based on?

Accepted Answer

Rita Vogt, played by Bibiana Beglau, is based on Inge Viett, a member of the Red Army Faction.

Question 2

How does Jenny Schily's role mirror her father's real-life work?

Accepted Answer

Jenny Schily plays a pretend trainee lawyer assisting a defense lawyer for militant Andreas Klein, while being a militant herself. Her father Otto Schily actually defended RAF terrorists like Gudrun Ensslin.

Question 3

Which festivals featured The Legend of Rita?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2000.

Question 4

What happens to Rita Vogt after German reunification?

Accepted Answer

After the reunification, Rita's cover is blown, ending her life in East Germany under a new identity provided by the secret service.

Question 5

Who directed The Legend of Rita?

Accepted Answer

Volker Schlöndorff directed the film.

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