Film
Spy Capital
2024 · 1h 14m · Documentary
Unveiling the secrets of a city where spies never sleep.
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Overview
Spy Capital is a documentary exploring Vienna's deep-rooted espionage history, establishing the city as a key hub for international spy operations over the past 150 years. Directed by espionage expert Boris Volodarsky and produced by Dennis Dewall, the film spans from Vienna's 1873 World Exhibition to espionage tied to the 2023 Russia-Ukraine conflict. Featuring interviews with prominent figures like Christo Grozev and Gert Polli, it also includes dramatic reenactments of historical events. Notorious cases such as Colonel Alfred Redl, a Russian double agent, are highlighted. The film delves into Vienna's pivotal role in intelligence during the World Wars and the Cold War. With striking visuals and advanced technology, Spy Capital: Vienna immerses viewers in a blend of history and drama, offering a thorough look into the covert world of spies that has shaped the city.
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Cast
Boris Volodarsky
Self
Christo Grozev
Self
Dennis Dewall
Time Traveller
Amrit Sandhu
Narrator
Oleg Kalugin
Self
Crew
- Boris VolodarskyDirector
- Valentina DewallWriter
- Dennis DewallProducer
- John O'MahonyDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 16, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Rated
- NR
- Budget
- $250,000
- Genres
- Documentary
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