Flugten


1h 54m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Journalist Rikke Lynvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terrorist cell. One of her kidnappers, Nazir, helps her to escape. Back home, Rikke becomes a celebrity and her experience in Afghanistan has boosted her career. One day, Nazir who has obtained political asylum in Denmark, comes knocking a

Film Details

Also Known As
Escape, The, Flykten
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Danish Broadcasting Corporation; Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Nordic Film & TV Fond; Sveriges Television (Svt); Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
Sandrew Metronome Filmdistribution As

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Synopsis

Journalist Rikke Lynvig is taken hostage in Afghanistan by a terrorist cell. One of her kidnappers, Nazir, helps her to escape. Back home, Rikke becomes a celebrity and her experience in Afghanistan has boosted her career. One day, Nazir who has obtained political asylum in Denmark, comes knocking at her door.

Film Details

Also Known As
Escape, The, Flykten
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Political
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Danish Broadcasting Corporation; Danish Film Institute (Dfi); Nordic Film & TV Fond; Sveriges Television (Svt); Swedish Film Institute
Distribution Company
Sandrew Metronome Filmdistribution As

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in Denmark January 9, 2009

Released in United States 2009

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Focus on World Cinema) August 27-September 7, 2009.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Based on the novel "Flugten" written by Olav Hergel.

Feature directorial debut for Kathrine Windfeld.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Focus on World Cinema) August 27-September 7, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in Denmark January 9, 2009