About Enemy

Enemy, a Canadian-Spanish psychological thriller film, was released in 2014. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and inspired by the 2002 novel 'The Double' by José Saramago, the movie explores the life of a history professor who discovers a doppelgänger of himself in a movie and decides to track him down. The film delves into the surreal journey, laden with symbols and metaphors, that the protagonist undertakes to understand this mysterious occurrence.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Rhombus Media and Roxbury Pictures, with Denis Villeneuve as the director. Screenplay was penned by Javier Gullón, and the film was shot in Toronto, Canada. The thrilling storyline coupled with atmospheric cinematography and an ambiguous ending contributes to the haunting effectiveness of the movie.

Actors

• Jake Gyllenhaal: Playing the dual roles of Adam Bell and Anthony Claire, he expertly portrays the two distinct yet similar characters to embody the movie's themes of identity, chaos and order.
• Mélanie Laurent: Featuring as Mary, Adam's girlfriend, she provides a strong emotional anchor and delivers a captivating performance.
• Sarah Gadon: Playing Helen, Anthony's pregnant wife, her performance accentuates the emotional distress in the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The director has confessed that the film is actually a commentary on dictatorship and totalitarian regimes rather than just a psychological drama.
• Jake Gyllenhaal did much of his own stunt work in the movie.

Awards

Among its several recognitions, the movie won five awards at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Director for Denis Villeneuve.

Quotes

• "Control, it's all about control."
• "I have a bit of a stomachache today."

• Score by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, the movie features a haunting and atmospherically apt soundtrack.
• The movie's score helps in intensifying the psychological tension in the film.