Escape is a 2022 Bulgarian drama film directed by Viktor Bozhinov from a screenplay by Delyana Maneva. The film premieres in Bulgaria on May 11, 2022.
The film takes place in an abandoned Rhodope village, Chamla, which was once a dream for a group of friends who decided to live in harmony with nature, far from the noisy city. The mood changes when Danny, a fugitive from a drug rehabilitation center, appears in their idyll, bringing his own secrets and challenges that awaken conflicts between different communities and values.
The audience reacted with strong interest, especially to the visual presentation of the mountain, nature, and the Rhodope atmosphere – the film manages to engage emotion through the feeling of isolation and empathy.
Criticism praises "„Escape“" for the balance between psychological thriller and social drama, as well as the director's courage in raising questions about freedom, trust, and morality. Some reviewers noted that the pace felt a little slow at first, but as the film progressed, it gained momentum.
