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May 01, 2013Keogh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Tremendously compelling documentary tells the story of a Spaniard who spun a web of tales to German intelligence throughout the Second World War, all the while working with the British, successfully deceiving the Nazi high command so well that they thought him to be their finest source of information, unaware that he was playing them. Juan Pujol's deceptions included phantom agents who were mere figments of his imaginations, drawn together with just enough truth to give credence to his work. The director uses film clips to frame his story, along with expert commentary, and the audience gets to know this man, this spy, whose actions saved the lives of thousands. Despite the gravity of the time, I couldn't help but smile from time to time at the sheer audacity of the man. Required viewing for those with an interest in the espionage side of the Second World War.