
Smoke & Mirrors
The incredible true story of the man who fooled an entire country
Directed by Alberto Rodríguez
Produced by Atresmedia, Atípica Films
A morally murky espionage thriller about a charismatic con artist and spy who manipulated governments and terrorist organizations, grounded in real historical events.
A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades: the spy Francisco Paesa.
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Questions people ask
Is Smoke & Mirrors one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.
Is Smoke & Mirrors scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does Smoke & Mirrors end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Smoke & Mirrors sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Smoke & Mirrors easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Smoke & Mirrors violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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