Question 1

What real event inspired 'Breaking Out'?

Accepted Answer

It was inspired by Jan Jönson directing Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' at Kumla Prison, where an inmate ensemble performed at Gothenburg's City Theater and four of five inmates escaped.

Question 2

Where were the painted underground walkway scenes actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

They were filmed at Bromma Hospital in Stockholm, not a prison. The paintings were done by psychiatric patients as therapy from the 1970s onward. The walkway has since been demolished.

Question 3

Who plays the enthusiastic Reine forced to work at Kumla prison?

Accepted Answer

Björn Kjellman plays Reine.

Question 4

Which director helmed 'Breaking Out'?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Lind Lagerlöf directed the film.

Question 5

What is the runtime of 'Breaking Out'?

Accepted Answer

The runtime is 108 minutes.

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