La fuga (2001 film)

La fuga (Spanish for "The Escape") is a 2001 Argentine action-crime drama film directed by Eduardo Mignogna. The film stars Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Inés Estévez, and Patricio Contreras. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ricardo Piglia.

The film is set in 1928 and tells the story of seven prisoners who plan and execute a daring escape from a maximum-security prison in Buenos Aires. The prisoners, a diverse group including an anarchist, a boxer, a forger, and a political radical, are united by their desire for freedom and their determination to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their path. The film follows their intricate planning, the tense execution of the escape, and the consequences they face in its aftermath. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie, betrayal, and the struggle for liberty against oppressive forces. The film is notable for its period setting, atmospheric visuals, and strong performances from the cast.