The Enemies (1968)

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In the freezing winter of 1944, the devastating Battle of the Bulge rages across Belgium. Amid the chaos, an American soldier separated from his unit crosses paths with Richard, a cynical young Belgian boy, and Willy, a wounded German soldier they take as a prisoner.Stranded in a desolate, snowy landscape where survival overrides military allegiance, the three mismatched individuals form a fragile, surreal bond. As they trudge through the war-torn countryside, their basic survival instincts push political ideologies aside.

Director: Hugo Claus
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: Jan Vrijman Cineproduktie, Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Visie Filmproduktie
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Budget: $252,000
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Hugo Claus
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Enemies about?
In the freezing winter of 1944, the devastating Battle of the Bulge rages across Belgium. Amid the chaos, an American soldier separated from his unit crosses paths with Richard, a cynical young Belgian boy, and Willy, a wounded German soldier they take as a prisoner.Stranded in a desolate, snowy landscape where survival overrides military allegiance, the three mismatched individuals form a fragile, surreal bond. As they trudge through the war-torn countryside, their basic survival instincts push political ideologies aside.
Who directed The Enemies?
The Enemies was directed by Hugo Claus.
Who stars in The Enemies?
The Enemies stars Robbe De Hert, Del Negro, Fons Rademakers, Ida Bons, Elly Claus, Jos Simons.
How long is The Enemies?
The Enemies has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Enemies?
The Enemies is a Drama, War film.
What is the budget of The Enemies?
The Enemies had a budget of $252,000.
Where was The Enemies produced?
The Enemies was produced in Belgium, Netherlands.