As the plans for the breakout are devised, Frank’s focus is distracted by the arrival of a young convict, James Lacey (Dominic Cooper), who awakens old memories. The Escapist’s captivating narrative follows Frank’s determined effort to formulate an escape plan, for this he assembles an unlikely group of associates: Lenny Drake (Joseph Fiennes), Brodie (Liam Cunningham) and Viv Baptista (Seu Jorge). Other films like The Sixth Sense have used this technique.” “It breaks up the linear narrative and creates an alternate world that at the time of watching feels like reality. The structure of The Escapist was inspired by a famous 19 th century short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce. Frank decides to attempt an escape, but knows he cannot do it alone. Frank’s quiet world is devastated when he receives a letter from his estranged daughter informing him that she is critically ill following an overdose.
He intends to live out the remainder of his days incarcerated for a crime he committed long ago. The Escapist follows Frank Perry (Brian Cox), a lifer who has become institutionalised. Wyatt has written and directed fifteen short films including Get the Picture (2004). “I had an old Super 8 camera that belonged to my dad, which I used to make little animation films from the short stories.” Wyatt is the co-founder of Picture Farm, the award winning London and New York based Production Company, which includes filmmakers Adrian Sturges, Ben Freedman, Damian Lewis, Gareth Lewis and Marc Singer. Wyatt is well versed in the art of filmmaking, having started writing short stories when he was seven years old. Some act with contrition, but others hatch their plans to escape. The film examines prisons, harsh and unforgiving places where the guilty are sent to be punished. The Escapist is the spectacular feature film debut from co-writer and director, Rupert Wyatt.
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