A Man Escaped

1956, 1h 41min -

With the simplest of concepts and sparest of techniques, Robert Bresson made one of the most suspenseful jailbreak films of all time in A MAN ESCAPED. Based on the account of an imprisoned French Resistance leader, this unbelievably taut and methodical marvel follows the fictional Fontaine’s single-minded pursuit of freedom, detailing the planning and execution of his escape with gripping precision. But Bresson’s film is not merely about process—it’s also a work of intense spirituality and humanity. Show more

"A Man Escaped" — movie produced in France and released in 1956. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 41min. "A Man Escaped" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!