Facing the Enemy (2007)

Facing the Enemy (2007) poster

The heart of this dramatic story based on the novel by Leopold Lahola is the search for the principle of humanism. The story plays in a single day towards the end of World War II in a rough, snow-covered landscape where a German soldier escorts his prisoner with orders to shoot him. The background of the story is formed by the flashbacks of the partisan soldier being interrogated by a Russian commissar who wants to know all about him being taken prisoner. The German soldier Helmut Kampen escorts the captive partisan who is condemned to death but finally manages to flee. The commissar wants to know why the Germans did not kill him and accuses the partisan soldier of collaboration

Director: Patrik Lančarič
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Slovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Budget: $500,000
Original Language: sk

Keywords

prisoner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facing the Enemy about?
The heart of this dramatic story based on the novel by Leopold Lahola is the search for the principle of humanism. The story plays in a single day towards the end of World War II in a rough, snow-covered landscape where a German soldier escorts his prisoner with orders to shoot him. The background of the story is formed by the flashbacks of the partisan soldier being interrogated by a Russian commissar who wants to know all about him being taken prisoner. The German soldier Helmut Kampen escorts the captive partisan who is condemned to death but finally manages to flee. The commissar wants to know why the Germans did not kill him and accuses the partisan soldier of collaboration
Who directed Facing the Enemy?
Facing the Enemy was directed by Patrik Lančarič.
Who stars in Facing the Enemy?
Facing the Enemy stars Marko Igonda, Monika Hilmerová, Štefan Kvietik.
How long is Facing the Enemy?
Facing the Enemy has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Facing the Enemy?
Facing the Enemy is a Drama, War, History film.
What is the budget of Facing the Enemy?
Facing the Enemy had a budget of $500,000.
Where was Facing the Enemy produced?
Facing the Enemy was produced in Slovakia.