Question 1

What sparked the creation of Intimate Enemies?

Accepted Answer

Actor Benoît Magimel wanted to make a film about the war in Algeria and discussed it with documentary filmmaker Patrick Rotman over lunch. Rotman was working on a documentary on the subject and suggested adapting it as fiction.

Question 2

How did the director describe the film's genre?

Accepted Answer

Director Florent-Emilio Siri intended the film to be 'about war in general' rather than a 'war film'.

Question 3

Why was the film shot in Morocco instead of Kabylie?

Accepted Answer

Florent-Emilio Siri initially wanted to shoot in Kabylie, where the story is set, but chose Morocco because the region lacked infrastructure for a big shoot.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized Intimate Enemies?

Accepted Answer

The film was presented at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2007 and received a César Award in 2008.

Question 5

Who plays Lieutenant Terrien in the film?

Accepted Answer

Benoît Magimel plays Lieutenant Terrien.

Intimate Enemies

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