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| Spanish | Enemigos |
| Directed by | David Valero |
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| Cinematography | Alberto Pareja |
| Edited by | José M. G. Moyano |
| Music by | Steve Lean |
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| Distributed by | Vértice 360 (es) |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
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| Language | Spanish |
Enemies (Spanish: Enemigos) [1] is a 2025 thriller drama film directed by David Valero. It stars Christian Checa and Hugo Welzel.
The plot follows long enemies Rubio and Chimo, respectively bully and bullied. As Chimo has a chance for revenge, the lives of both are upended. [2]
The screenplay was written by David Valero alongside Alfonso Amador. [5] The film is an Amazon MGM Studios and Atípica Films production. [6] Principal photography began on 11 September 2023 in Alicante. [7]
Enemies was presented in March 2025 at the 28th Málaga Film Festival in a non-competitive official section slot. [8] [9] Distributed by Vértice 360, the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 9 May 2025. [2] It will be made available later on Amazon Prime Video. [3]
Enid Román Almansa of Cinemanía rated the film 5 out of 5 stars, assessing that Valero achieves his purpose with "an impeccable cast and a masterful Christian Checa and Hugo Welzel". [10]
Raquel Hernández Luján of HobbyConsolas gave the film 85 points ('very good'), writing that "everything flows smoothly and is at the service of an unconventional story in which positive values triumph". [11]
John Serba of Decider.com gave a positive recommendation,declaring the film a "thoughtful, reasonably authentic and intelligent drama about how difficult it can be to take the moral high ground". [12]