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Ennemis Intérieurs (English title: "Enemies Within") is a 2016 French short film written and directed by Sélim Azzazi. The approximately 30-minute film takes place during a naturalization interview in 1990s France, where an Algerian-born man seeking French citizenship is interrogated by a seemingly prejudiced government official. The tense dialogue-driven narrative explores themes of xenophobia, religious prejudice, and the complex relationship between France and its former colonies. Ennemis Intérieurs was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.
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What is Ennemis Intérieurs about?
The 2016 French short takes place during a naturalization interview in 1990s France. An Algerian-born applicant and the inspector questioning him turn the citizenship interview into a confrontation over belonging and national identity.
Who made Ennemis Intérieurs?
Sélim Azzazi wrote and directed the film. Hassam Ghancy plays the applicant and Najib Oudghiri plays the interrogator.
How long is Ennemis Intérieurs?
The short has a reported runtime of about 27 minutes. Its largely confined interview setting gives the film the pressure of a two-person political drama.
Was Ennemis Intérieurs nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Ennemis Intérieurs was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2017 Academy Awards. The nomination brought wider attention to Azzazi's French drama about citizenship and suspicion.
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