THEME EXPLORATION

Escaped prisoners of war

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983 · Nagisa Oshima
Ashes and Diamonds
Ashes and Diamonds
1958 · Andrzej Wajda
Come and See
Come and See
1985 · Elem Klimov
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
1979 · Francis Ford Coppola
The Devil's Backbone
The Devil's Backbone
2001 · Guillermo del Toro
Benediction
Benediction
2018 · Terence Davies
Casque Bleu
Casque Bleu
1995 · Chris Marker
Casualties of War
Casualties of War
1989 · Brian De Palma
Dogface
Dogface
1959 · Samuel Fuller
Emitaï
Emitaï
1973 · Ousmane Sembène
Era notte a Roma
Era notte a Roma
1960 · Roberto Rossellini
Fail Safe
Fail Safe
1964 · Sidney Lumet
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Billy Wilder Austria-USA

His film 'Stalag 17' masterfully explores the psychological tensions and moral complexities of POW camp life and escape attempts.

 Preston Sturges USA

He directed 'The Great Escape', the definitive cinematic exploration of coordinated POW escape strategy, meticulous planning, and camaraderie under captivity.

 Sidney Lumet USA

His film 'The Hill' intensely examines the brutal dehumanization of military prisoners and the psychological warfare inherent in escape and resistance narratives.