IN THE ARMS OF MY ENEMY
Written & Directed by Micha Wald


In this epic adventure of vengeance, betrayal and love set in 1856, four young men (two pairs of brothers) cross paths in the savage wilderness of Eastern Europe.

The handsome, charismatic Jakub (Adrien Jolivet) and his fragile younger brother Vladimir (Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet) are swimming in a river one day, when the powerful and clever Roman (Grégoire Colin) and his nimble, younger brother Elias (François-René Dupont) sneak up and steal their horses.  The deadly aftermath leads to a merciless manhunt and a most unexpected conclusion.

Offering a terrific showcase of some of France’s best young acting talent, the film stars Grégoire Colin of Claire Denis’ BEAU TRAVAIL and Catherine Breillat’s SEX IS COMEDY, Adrien Jolivet of Gaël Morel’s APRES LUI (AFTER HIM), Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet of André Techiné’s STRAYED, and exciting newcomer François-René Dupont .

Colin, Jolivet and Leprince-Ringuet have all been nominated for “Most Promising Young Actor” in the César Awards (France’s equivalent of the Academy Awards®).

Belgium, France, Canada / 85 min. / in French with English & Spanish subtitles

WINNER - JURY PRIZE
FRANCOPHONE film festival, ATHENS, GREECE

NOMINEE - New voices / new visions award
PALM springs international film festival

“A good old-fashioned revenge picture! A treat!”
Bernard Besserglik, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Epic and elemental in its ambitions - there's a great deal of nature, of physicality in this film, presented with a striking combination of painterly and visceral appeal.”
Sandra Hebron, LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

“A ruthlessly efficient, thinking person's action film.  A wonder to behold!”
David Gorgos, PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

“Raw! Striking! Buff boys! Shirtless bodies! Very effective!”
Gary Kramer, PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS

“Intensely homoerotic... this is a subtle film that is beautifully shot and acted!”
Jerry Wheeler, OUTFRONT COLORADO

“All four boys turn in outstanding performances!”
Amos Lassen, CINEMA PRIDE

“Handsome young lads riding horses, frolicking in streams and wielding not-so-blunt instruments! (These) finely muscled hairless young men treat each others' bodies like piñatas!”
Lisa Nesselson, VARIETY

“Faultless casting carries the film on the shoulders of the young actors, who merit a collective tip of the hat!”
Olivier Séguret, LIBÉRATION

“Adrien Jolivet and Grégoire Colin... are remarkable!”
Alain Lorfevre, LA LIBRE BELGIQUE

“Homoerotic! Chilling! A fascinating film and a rewarding experience!”
Amos Lassen, CINEMA PRIDE

“Layered and fascinating, this study of loyalty and duty will have you thinking for days afterwards!”
Jerry Wheeler, OUTFRONT COLORADO

“I was completely blown away by it! With its hyperlink structure, fascinating characters and distinctive visual and aural style, IN THE ARMS OF MY ENEMY is the reason I go to movies in the first place!”
Michael McGonigle, FILM BUFF ONLINE

2008 Philadelphia International Film Festival
2008 Istanbul International Film Festival
2008 Tiburon International Film Festival
2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival
2007 Festival of New Cinema Montréal
2007 London Film Festival
2007 Stockholm Film Festival
2007 Pusan International Film Festival
2007 Cannes International Film Festival (World Premiere)