The Last Spy

The Last Spy - Storyville, by acclaimed film-maker Katharina Otto-Bernstein, shines a light on the extraordinary life of legendary CIA officer Peter Sichel, who died in 2024 at the age of 102.

A Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany before becoming one of the most influential figures in American intelligence, Sichel rose to serve as the CIA's first station chief in post-war Berlin and played a pivotal role in some of the defining geopolitical events of the Cold War.

Through remarkably candid interviews filmed shortly before his death, Sichel reflects on a century shaped by conflict, espionage and political upheaval, offering a rare insider's perspective on the origins of many of today's global political tensions. As one of the last living witnesses to a pivotal era of modern history, he shares his story in full for the first time in this fascinating film.

Combining personal testimony with historical insight, this documentary explores the moral complexities of intelligence work and the enduring consequences of decisions made behind closed doors.