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A Man Escaped

Robert Bresson

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During World War II, 7000 men were killed by Nazis at Montluc prison camp. André Devigny was nearly one of them, and A Man Escaped is based on his post-war memoir. Unshackled by clichéd depictions of prison life, the narrative follows Fontaine – a member of the Resistance sentenced to die – as he methodically orchestrates his escape. With an unwavering attention to detail, Robert Bresson’s film is a paean to patience, perseverance and trust.

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