# Enemy at the Gates (2001)

> A Soviet sniper becomes a propaganda-made hero while facing a deadly German rival amid the frozen ruins of Stalingrad.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/698

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: War, History
- Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Cast: Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins, Ron Perlman, Eva Mattes, Gabriel Thomson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215750/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: bleak, tense, visceral, historical movie night, war film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and love amidst the chaos of war.

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