The Escape
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Synopsis
Danish journalist Rikke Lyngvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terror group. With help from one of the terrorists, the young Nazir, Rikke manages to escape. On her return, she is soon declared the Danish Jessica Lynch and her career is launched into the spotlight. All the while Nazir flees from Afghanistan, heading for Denmark. When he finally seeks out Rikke, she is shocked and torn. Is she willing to help the man who threatened to kill her, and to jeopardize her new-found career? Their tumultuous encounter turns into an ill-fated confrontation with their own demons and a nation driven by a hunger for sensation and political populism.
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Iben Hjejle
Rikke Lyngvig
Faegh Zamani
Nazir Osmani
Lars Mikkelsen
Thomas Jargil
Sonja Richter
Sara Jargil
Mikael Birkkjær
Claes Kielland
Henrik Prip
Arne Hansen
Toke Græsborg
Ægge
Rafi Bayan
Ali
Mehrdad Zamani
Ibrahim
Søren Spanning
Jesper Bech
Vibeke Hastrup
Hanne Hvidtfeldt
Søren Sætter-Lassen
Steffensen
Mads Nørby
Peder Bondemand
Wagma Dicent
Roya
Sarah Boberg
Læge
Dina Al-Erhayem
Journalist
Gerard Carey Bidstrup
Sekretær
Jacob Lohmann
Politibetjent
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kathrine Windfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Mette Heeno, Rasmus Heisterberg
- Original Score
- Jean-Paul Wall
- Original Title
- Flugten
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathrine Windfeld
Mette Heeno, Rasmus Heisterberg, Olav Hergel, Vinca Wiedemann, Trine Breum
Jean-Paul Wall
Jonas Alarik
Sofia Lindgren
Bo Ehrhardt, Birgitte Hald, Morten Kaufmann
Department Leadership Roster
Kathrine Windfeld
Director
Mette Heeno
Screenplay
Rasmus Heisterberg
Screenplay
Morten Kaufmann
Producer
Jonas Alarik
Director of Photography
Sofia Lindgren
Editor
Catharina Nyqvist Ehrnrooth
Production Design
Louize Nissen
Costume Design
Jean-Paul Wall
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Escape
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What is The Escape about?
Danish journalist Rikke Lyngvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terror group. With help from one of the terrorists, the young Nazir, Rikke manages to escape. On her return, she is soon declared the Danish Jessica Lynch and her career is launched into the spotlight. All the while Nazir flees from Afghanistan, heading for Denmark. When he finally seeks out Rikke, she is shocked and torn. Is she willing to help the man who threatened to kill her, and to jeopardize her new-found career? Their tumultuous encounter turns into an ill-fated confrontation with their own demons and a nation driven by a hunger for sensation and political populism.
Who directed The Escape?
The Escape was directed by Kathrine Windfeld.
Who stars in The Escape?
The principal cast of The Escape includes Iben Hjejle, Faegh Zamani, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonja Richter, Mikael Birkkjær.
When was The Escape released and how long is it?
The Escape was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Escape was composed by Jean-Paul Wall.
Is The Escape based on a book or true story?
The Escape is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Olav Hergel".