Cast
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Manolis Mavromatakis
as Kostas Stasinos / Father
Maria Zorba
as Rania Stasinou / Mother
Yiorgos Gallos
as Sotiris Logaras / Neighbor
Antonis Karistinos
as Achilleas / friend
Thanasis Papageorgiou
as Father in Law
Ariadni Kavalierou
as Louiza Stasinou / Daughter
Ilias Moulas
as Andreas Stasinos / Son
Vesela Kazakova
as Romanian Woman
Tudor Chirilă
as Romanian Man
Kostas Antalopoulos
as Police Officer
Nikos Dallas
as Police Interrogator (as Nikos Dalas)
Thanos Grammenos
as Uncle-Village
Anna Kalaitzidou
as Doctor
Frixos Manasakis
as Gang member
Konstantinos Moraitis
as Rapist (as Konstadinos Moraitis)
Crew
Director
- Giorgos Tsemperopoulos
Writer
- Yiannis Tsiros
Producer
- Eleni Kossyfidou
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Enemy Within examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Giorgos Tsemperopoulos brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2013, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Enemy Within took approximately 17 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 107 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 2013, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 13, 2013
- Runtime: 1h 47m
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