Enemies
Originally released in 2007. Enemies is a drama/war film. directed by Mariya Mozhar. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuliya Aug, Gennadiy Garbuk, and Alesia Pukhovaja
Synopsis
Belarus, summer 1942. The war has moved on, far off to the east. The life of a small town where the German authorities of the region have set themselves up is getting back to "normal". The Germans study Russian, flirt with the local girls, the women wash their clothes and feed them. They have to carry on somehow... But suddenly the teenage son of the film's heroine decides to run away to the partisans and blows up a German train so that they could accept him. He gets caught and the Germans have to execute him in order "to teach others a lesson". That's the order and it can't be disobeyed. The Germans know that this execution will bring an end to their peaceful lives. The local commandant understands this better than anyone as he is already involved in a close relationship with the boy's mother. But he can't ignore an order from his commanders...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Belarus
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- TPO Rok
- Belarusfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enemies about?
Belarus, summer 1942. The war has moved on, far off to the east. The life of a small town where the German authorities of the region have set themselves up is getting back to "normal". The Germans ...
Who directed Enemies?
Enemies was directed by Mariya Mozhar.
How long is Enemies?
Enemies has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Enemies released?
Enemies was released on January 23, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Enemies?
The main cast of Enemies includes Yuliya Aug, Gennadiy Garbuk, Alesia Pukhovaja, Oleg Tkachev, Ivan Matskevich.