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The death of the second man

"The death of the second man"

This documentary explores the life and controversial death of Egyptian Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer, a close friend of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and once considered the second most powerful man in Egypt. Although his death was officially ruled a suicide after the 1967 defeat, the film presents evidence and testimonies that suggest he may have been assassinated. Through historical analysis and rare archival material, it sheds light on one of Egypt’s most debated political mysteries.

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This documentary explores the life and controversial death of Egyptian Field Marshal Abdel Hakim Amer, a close friend of President Gamal Abdel Nasser and once considered the second most powerful man in Egypt. Although his death was officially ruled a suicide after the 1967 defeat, the film presents evidence and testimonies that suggest he may have been assassinated. Through historical analysis and rare archival material, it sheds light on one of Egypt’s most debated political mysteries.

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