(Denis Villeneuve, Canada/Spain/France 2013, 91 min., DCP)
Before the blockbuster hits of Arrival and Dune, director Denis Villeneuve began his English-language career with this surreal thriller starring two Jake Gyllenhaals. Based on the novel The Double by Nobel laureate José Saramago, Enemy follows Adam Bell, a disaffected history professor in a troubled relationship, whose world is upended when he discovers that he has a doppelgänger, an actor named Anthony Claire. Anthony's wife, however, begins to distrust her husband, and the two men find themselves ensnared in a web of deceit. Featuring strong supporting performances from Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, and Isabella Rossellini, Enemy creates an oppressive atmosphere around the two leads, drawing us further into their subconscious. With a hefty helping of Eyes Wide Shut thrown in, this film is sure to keep you guessing, with an unforgettable ending that will make your skin crawl.
Introduction by and post-screening discussion with Selznick student Nicholas Rall.
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