What are the key story phases in My Enemy's Enemy?

The story of My Enemy's Enemy progresses through these phases: Nazi Past, Cold War Alliances, Exposure and Justice, Historical Reckoning.

How does My Enemy's Enemy end?

In the final act ("Historical Reckoning"): Reflections on Barbie's legacy and the implications of Western alliances with former Nazis

My Enemy's Enemy (2007) — AI Story Visualization

Name: My Enemy's Enemy
Genre: documentary, history, war
Released: 2007
Rating: 7.1

Plot Analysis Summary

The complex relationship between Western powers and former Nazis, focusing on Klaus Barbie's transformation from Nazi torturer to American intelligence operative

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Nazi Past

Cold War Alliances

Exposure and Justice

Historical Reckoning

Reveals an alternate history of the post-war world. This is a version of history where, in contrast to what we are all told, fascist ideology prevailed. The story of Klaus Barbie, Nazi torturer, American spy, tool of repressive right-wing regimes, is symbolic of the real relationship that the "Western" governments had with fascism and makes us see the world as it is today - and the politicians that inhabit it - in a different way.

Directed by

Kevin Macdonald

Key Cast

Klaus Barbie — Himself
Robert Badinter — Himself
Raymond Aubrac — Himself (archive footage)
Ladislas De Hoyos — Self
André Dussollier — Narrator (french version) (voice)

Rating: 7.1/10 (12 votes)