The Red Star Synopsis

Laila Salama is a mystery. Daughter of an MI6 spy, a Miss Teen Beauty, Rommel's lover, Wiesenthal's informant, she took part in the operation to capture Adolf Eichmann in Argentina - There's even a film about her and a tango composed in her honor. Laila Salama was also Silvia Céspedes, the perfect wife and mother. A heroine denied by the official history records. Filmmaker Gabriel Lichtmann embarks in the making of a film about Laila's life. Through a series of interviews with curious characters, he manages to assemble the puzzle pieces, uncovering a secret which remained hidden for years.

Laila Salama is a mystery. Daughter of an MI6 spy, a Miss Teen Beauty, Rommel's lover, Wiesenthal's informant, she took part in the operation to capture Adolf Eichmann in Argentina - There's even a film about her and a tango composed in her honor. Laila Salama was also Silvia Céspedes, the perfect wife and mother. A heroine denied by the official history records. Filmmaker Gabriel Lichtmann embarks in the making of a film about Laila's life. Through a series of interviews with curious characters, he manages to assemble the puzzle pieces, uncovering a secret which remained hidden for years.

May 01, 2022 at 05:41 PM