The Enemy Within (2013 film) explained

The Enemy Within
Director:Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Starring:Manolis Mavromatakis
Maria Zorba
Music:Akis Daoutis
Cinematography:Vangelis Katritzidakis
Editing:Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:Greece
Language:Greek

The Enemy Within (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ο Εχθρός μου) is a Greek film, directed by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos. The film released in 2013 and it stars Manolis Mavromatakis and Maria Zorba. Tsemberopoulos has described the film as a social drama that "deals with whether morally conscious people can stick to their principles in the very difficult times we live in."[1]

The film premiered at the 2013 Athens International Film Festival.[2] It won three awards in Hellenic Film Academy Awards in categories Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Editing.

Plot

A progressive and open-minded man, owner of a flower shop, lives in Athens with his family, his wife and two teenage children. His serene and ordinary life turns over when some burglars, invade in his house. After this event, his perception and his ideas change. He feels unsafe, fear but mostly rage. His anger drives him to find the burglars in order to revenge them. But this act destroys the family calmness and he starts to live under the fear.[3] [4]

Cast

Awards

List of awards and nominations[5] ! Award !! Category !! Recipients and nominees !! Result
2014 Hellenic Film Academy AwardsBest DirectorYorgos Tsemberopoulos
Best ScreenplayYorgos Tsemberopoulos
Best EditingYorgos Mavropsaridis

Notes and References

  1. News: Interview: Yorgos Tsemberopoulos talks The Enemy Within. 2017-03-27. FilmDoo. 2018-09-10. en-US.
  2. Web site: The Enemy Within. AIFF • Athens International Film Festival. 17 May 2020.
  3. Web site: The Enemy Within" by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos has started shooting!. flix.gr. 16 July 2015.
  4. Web site: Ο Εχθρός μου. lifo.gr. 16 July 2015.
  5. Web site: awards. hellenicfilmacademy.gr. 16 July 2015.