The worst from the war, and the best from the men.

Mi mejor enemigo

7.4 (23 votes)• 2005• 100m•Released

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After losing their bearings, a group of Chilean soldiers learns some lessons about their enemy's humanity in this dark comedy set during the 1970s war between Chile and Argentina. Digging in where they are, the troop soon discovers a nearby Argentinean platoon. Unsure how to handle the situation, the two groups start passing notes via a stray dog, and eventually achieve a wary camaraderie.

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Production Details

Languages: Spanish

Director: Alex Bowen

Starring Cast: Nicolás Saavedra, Erto Pantoja, Miguel Dedovich, Jorge Román, Felipe Braun, Fernanda Urrejola

Cast

Nicolás Saavedra

Rojas

Erto Pantoja

Ferrer

Miguel Dedovich

Ocampo

Jorge Román

Alberti

Felipe Braun

Lieutenant Riquelme

Fernanda Urrejola

Gloria

Pablo Valledor

Salazar

Víctor Montero

Orozco

Juan Pablo Miranda

Mancilla

Andrés Olea

Almonacid

Luciano Morales

NCO Soto

Emiliano Ramos

Martinez

Diego Quiroz

Figueroa

Martín Lavini

Cabello

Ezequiel Abeijón

Inzua

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