Tuesday, March 22, 5:00pm
Student Union Movie Theater, UNC Charlotte Main Campus
Mein Bester Feind/ My Best Enemy
Director Wolfgang Murnberger
Germany, 2011, 109 min
In German with English subtitles
Sponsor: The UNCC 49er German Club
Introduction by Dr. Kai Werbeck, Assistant Professor of German, UNC Charlotte. Discussion will follow screening.
Victor, the son of wealthy Jewish art dealers, and Rudi, the son of their servant, are best friends despite their class differences and the fact that they both love the same girl, Lena. But World War II upends everything, turning Rudi into a Nazi and Victor into a helpless pawn. Helpless, that is, until a priceless drawing by Michelangelo becomes crucial to Nazi plans and only Victor’s family knows where it is. The ensuing game of cat and mouse between the two old friends results in plane crashes, stolen identities and solving the biggest mystery of all: the key to Lena’s heart.
Reviews:
“My Best Enemy is a very well put together movie with […] two very fine leading actors. […] The twists and laughs keep coming through and the final few seconds had me applauding from my seat. Possibly one of the best films I’ve seen all year.” – Will Preston, FlickeringMyth
Social Media Links: Mein Bester Feind on YouTube