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Garbo: The Spy is a 2009 documentary film directed by Edmon Roch that profiles Juan Pujol García, a Spanish double agent who operated under the codename 'Garbo' during World War II. Pujol García deceived Nazi Germany by feeding false intelligence that contributed to the success of the D-Day landings, convincing German high command that the Allied invasion would occur at Pas-de-Calais rather than Normandy. The documentary combines archival footage, interviews, and dramatic reenactments to chronicle his journey from Barcelona to becoming one of the most decorated agents of the war.
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Who was Garbo, the spy?
Garbo was the codename of Juan Pujol García, a Spanish double agent who worked for Britain during World War II. He created a network of fictional agents and sent false information to Nazi Germany.
What was Garbo's most important deception?
Pujol helped convince German intelligence that the main Allied invasion would come at Pas-de-Calais rather than Normandy. This deception supported the success of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.
Who directed Garbo: The Spy?
Edmon Roch directed the documentary, which was released in 2009. It combines historical evidence with interviews about Pujol's unusual espionage career.
Why was Juan Pujol García given the name Garbo?
British intelligence reportedly considered him one of the finest actors among agents because of his convincing fictional reports. The codename also reflected the idea that his performance was as persuasive as the famous screen actor Greta Garbo.
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