Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy
5.9/10
Rating
101 min
Runtime
2024
Release Year
Gerardo Herrero
Director
Cast
Álvaro Morte, Mina El Hammani, Abdelatif Hwidar, Fariba Sheikhan, Ben Temple
Quick Synopsis
In the Syrian city of Raqqa, controlled by the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), a Russian spy and a Spanish agent of Moroccan descent working for Europol find themselves pursuing the same mission despite being on opposing sides. Their shared objective is to locate a key jihadist leader known as The Jordan, aiming to enable his capture or elimination and thereby hasten the collapse of ISIS. Throughout their mission, they face constant threats, including the risk of summary executions and witnessing the harsh realities of women being sold into slavery, all while navigating an environment filled with mutual suspicion and danger.
Detailed Synopsis of Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy
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.
