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Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy
Thriller · 2024
An enigmatic international spy in the service of Russia and a Spanish agent of Moroccan origin working for Europol coincide in the Syrian city of Raqqa, an enclave of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS). Both, despite being on opposite sides, have a common goal, to locate the whereabouts of one of the main leaders of the Jihad, known as The Jordan, to facilitate his elimination and precipitate the fall of the organization. In an atmosphere of mutual distrust, both will have to evade dangers, from summary executions to women sold into slavery.
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Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy
2024 Thriller 1h 41m
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6.0 / 10
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An enigmatic international spy in the service of Russia and a Spanish agent of Moroccan origin working for Europol coincide in the Syrian city of Raqqa, an enclave of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS). Both, despite being on opposite sides, have a common goal, to locate the whereabouts of one of the main leaders of the Jihad, known as The Jordan, to facilitate his elimination and precipitate the fall of the organization. In an atmosphere of mutual distrust, both will have to evade dangers, from summary executions to women sold into slavery.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
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The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Gerardo Herrero
Written by
Irene Zoe Alameda
Álvaro Morte
Haibala
Mina El Hammani
Malika
Abdelatif Hwidar
El Mauritano
Fariba Sheikhan
Directora Jansa
Ben Temple
Khaled
Cristina Kovani
Alia
Déborah François
Josephine
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Put Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Sentimental Softie
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.