Enemy at the Gates” is a 2001 war film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. The film centers on the legendary sniper duel between Vasily Zaitsev, a Soviet sniper, and Major Erwin König, a German sniper sent to kill him.

The film received mixed reviews, praised for its intense action sequences and strong performances, particularly by Law and Harris, but criticized for historical inaccuracies and some melodramatic elements.

Overall, “Enemy at the Gates” provides a gripping and dramatic portrayal of one of World War II’s most infamous battles, focusing on the personal duel between two expert snipers against the backdrop of a devastating conflict.