The Angel

"The Angel" is a thrilling biographical film that delves into the life and times of Ashraf Marwan, an extraordinary individual who served as a double agent between Egypt's political elite and Israeli Intelligence. Born into privilege as President Nasser's son-in-law, Marwan leveraged his unique position to become the trusted confidant of successive Egyptian leaders like Anwar Sadat. However, his allegiance did not lie solely with Egypt.Marwan also worked covertly for Israeli Intelligence during the tumultuous period in the 20th century marked by the Yom Kippur War and the peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt. His double life was a high-stakes gamble, as he provided invaluable intelligence to the Israelis while maintaining his influential role within Egyptian politics. Based on the New York Times bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph, this film offers an intriguing exploration of loyalty, espionage, and the complexities of diplomacy in a region bristling with tension and rivalry.