Close Enemies

Driss and Manuel grew up together in the same neighborhood, but as adults, they lead opposite lives. While Manuel became a criminal involved in drug trafficking, Driss joined the police force. Their paths cross again after many years, specifically when Manuel suffers a setback with a major deal. As tensions rise, the two former friends discover they must rely on one another to survive within their respective worlds.

This Belgian-French drama and thriller was directed by David Oelhoffen, who also wrote the screenplay alongside Jeanne Aptekman. This was the first of three films directed by Oelhoffen, followed by The Last Men and The 4th Wall. The movie stars Matthias Schoenaerts as Manuel Marco and Reda Kateb as Driss, a narcotics squad captain. The supporting cast includes Adel Bencherif, Sofiane Zermani, Sabrina Ouazani, and Gwendolyn Gourvenec.

The film received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 3,200 votes, while it has a slightly lower score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 213 votes.