“Enemy at the Gates” is a 2001 war film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, set against the harrowing backdrop of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. The story revolves around the legendary sniper duel between Soviet sniper Vasily Zaitsev and German Major Erwin König, tasked with eliminating him.

Praised for its intense action sequences and standout performances, particularly by Jude Law as Zaitsev and Ed Harris as König, the film captures the tension and brutality of urban warfare. Despite some historical inaccuracies and melodramatic elements, “Enemy at the Gates” offers a gripping portrayal of personal rivalry amidst the chaos of one of history’s deadliest battles.