The Escape (2009)
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.
Director: Kathrine Windfeld
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: January 9, 2009
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Mette Heeno (Screenplay)
- Rasmus Heisterberg (Screenplay)
- Olav Hergel (Novel)
- Vinca Wiedemann (Script Consultant)
- Trine Breum (Script Consultant)
Music: Jean-Paul Wall
Cinematography: Jonas Alarik
Editing: Sofia Lindgren
Production: Nimbus Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, فارسی, English
Original Language: da
Keywords
nordic noir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Escape stars Iben Hjejle, Faegh Zamani, Lars Mikkelsen, Sonja Richter, Mikael Birkkjær, Henrik Prip.
- How long is The Escape?
- The Escape has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Escape?
- The Escape is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Escape produced?
- The Escape was produced in Denmark.